Every jungle is a forest but not every forest is a jungle. A jungle is a dense forest. e.g. the Amazon rainforest.
Comparison chart
 | Forest | Jungle |
|---|---|---|
| Penetrability | Penetrable | Impenetrable |
| Size | Very Large | 20% of Forest |
| Contents | Forests contain many tree species of all varieties. However, not many different species may be found in the same forest. | Jungle includes young trees, vines and lianas, and herbaceous plants |
| Zonal Presence | Forests are present in both equatorial and tropical climatic zones | Jungles are present in both equatorial and tropical climatic zones |
| Origin of Word | The word forest eventually came to mean wooded land more generally | The word jungle originates from a Sanskrit word jangala, meaning "forest". |
| Types | Boreal forests, rain forests, tropical forests etc. | Jungle is a type of rain forest |
| Generally found in | Forests can be found in all regions capable of sustaining tree growth | Jungle may be found at the edges of forests |
| Definition | Area with high density of trees | Dense forest in a hot climate |
Flora and Fauna
A rainforest in Hawaii |
An aerial view of the Amazon Rainforest. |
A charging elephant in the Kabini Forest in India. |
A tiger in a forest in India. |
A beautiful forest in Selciatella, Italy. |
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