"The Central Amazon Conservation Complex makes up the largest protected area in the Amazon Basin (over 6 million hectares) and is one of the planet’s richest regions in terms of biodiversity. It also includes an important sample of varzea ecosystems, igapó forests, lakes and channels which take the form of a constantly evolving aquatic mosaic that is home to the largest array of electric fish in the world. The site protects key threatened species, including giant arapaima fish, the Amazonian manatee, the black caiman and two species of river dolphin."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Brazil with the Amazonian rainforest and other habitats is well known for wildlife. The Amazon is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Postcard 1 - Onca Pintada
Postcard of Manaus, AM, Brasil sent by Michael of South Africa.
Postcard 2 - Giant River Otter
Sent by Gabriela of Brazil.
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