Pantanal

The world's largest westland is home to over 450 bird species, besides many other forms of wildlife.

The area of Pantanal, Brazil, is the largest tropical wetland on Earth. It measures roughly 50 - 75,000 square miles, and covers much of Brazil, as well as eastern Paraguay, and Bolivia. As it is situated in a natural basin, the Pantanal is a natural wetland that retains large amounts of water, while the surrounding higher elevation areas are dry forests, savannas and arid plains. The property includes the greater part of the Amolar mountainous ridge with a maximum altitude of 900 meters. The transition between the seasonally flooded areas and the mountains is abrupt. This ecological gradient is unique to the whole Pantanal region and offers a dramatic landscape.

Unesco: Pantanal Conservation Area
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Date: Feb 19