Amazon jungle

One simply runs out of superlatives describing the rainforest of the Amazon Basin (the so-called “Amazon jungle” of popular conception). About the size of the conterminous United States, this biggest river basin in the world – drained by the most voluminous (and, arguably, the longest) river on Earth – hosts the largest swath of tropical rainforest anywhere and unexcelled terrestrial biodiversity. Covering some three million square miles in total, the vast biogeographic region known as Amazonia harbors 10% or more of the world’s described lifeforms, and there’s thought to be a staggering amount of biological richness here yet uncatalogued by science. Visiting this ecological wonder, which covers a major chunk of Brazil as well as smaller portions of Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador, is a legitimate pilgrimage for nature enthusiasts of all stripes. From the dizzying variety of butterflies, snakes, and frogs to such large, ultra-charismatic beasts as jaguars, harpy eagles, manatees, and pink river dolphins (or botus), sightings of animals, large and small, invariably enliven an Amazonian river cruise or guided trek. Here, in no particular order, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to visit in the Amazon jungle for spotting some of its iconic wildlife! Jau National Park, Brazil 1. Jau National Park (Brazil) One of the biggest national parks in Amazonia at more than 5.6 million acres, Jau protects the entirety of the Rio Jau watershed, its borders running north to the...

The study found fires produced about 1.5bn tonnes of CO2 a year, with forest growth removing 0.5bn tonnes. The 1bn tonnes left in the atmosphere is equivalent to the annual emissions of Japan. Photograph: Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images The study found fires produced about 1.5bn tonnes of CO2 a year, with forest growth removing 0.5bn tonnes. The 1bn tonnes left in the atmosphere is equivalent to the annual emissions of Japan. Photograph: Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images Most of the emissions are caused by fires, many deliberately set to clear land for Growing trees and plants have taken up about a quarter of all fossil fuel emissions since 1960, with the Amazon playing a major role as the largest tropical forest. Losing the Amazon’s power to capture CO2 is a stark warning that slashing emissions from fossil fuels is more urgent than ever, scientists said. The research used small planes to measure CO2 levels up to 4,500m above the forest over the last decade, showing how the whole Amazon is changing. Previous studies indicating the Amazon was becoming a source of CO2 were based on satellite data, which can be hampered by cloud cover, or ground measurements of trees, which can cover only a tiny part of the vast region. Read more The scientists said the discovery that part of the Amazon was emitting carbon even without fires was particularly worrying. They said it was most likely the result of each year’s deforestation and fires making adjacent forests more susceptible the next ...

The Amazon Rainforest stretches through 9 of the 14 countries that make up the South American continent. The world’s largest and most bio-diverse rainforest is full of surprises! Mysterious and astounding, the Amazon Rainforest remains one of the most fascinating and studied ecosystems on Earth. It’s believed that the Amazon still holds many secrets, waiting to be discovered. Feeling adventurous? Travel with us through these fun facts about the Amazon Rainforest… and find out some of its hidden treasures! 1. The Basin is truly massive. The Amazon Basin, which includes all areas drained by the Amazon River and its thousands of branches, covers about 2.7 million square miles. 2. …no, really! The basin is roughly the size of 48 adjoining United States and covers some 40% of the South American continent. It actually covers around 2.1 million square miles. 3. It’s a record-holder. Amazonia is the largest river basin in the world, and the Amazon Rainforest stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Andes Mountains in the west. Waterfall in the Amazon Rainforest 4. How old is the Amazon? The Amazon is thought to be more than 55 million years old! However, most of the plant life didn’t begin to flourish until after the most recent ice age. 5. However, there’s plenty out there that’s older than the Amazon. That means it didn’t exist in the time of the dinosaurs who died about 65 million years ago. 6. It’s a hotbed of biology. Best scientific assessments suggest there are ...

✕ • Rainforests • • • • Rainforest topics • • • • • • • • • • • Rainforest news • • • • • Twitter • Facebook • instagram • email • • • The Amazon Rainforest: The World's Largest Rainforest By The Amazon River Basin is home to the largest rainforest on Earth. The basin -- roughly the size of the forty-eight contiguous United States -- covers some 40 percent of the South American continent and includes parts of eight South American countries: The Amazon rainforest in Peru. Photo by Rhett A. Butler. Reflecting environmental conditions as well as The basin is drained by the Amazon River, the world's largest river in terms of discharge, and the second longest river in the world after the Nile. The river is made up of over 1,100 tributaries, 17 of which are longer than 1000 miles, and two of which (the Negro and the Madeira) are larger, in terms of volume, than the Congo river. The river system is the lifeline of the forest and its history plays an important part in the development of its rainforests. The Amazon basin Country Tree cover extent 2020 Primary forest extent 2020 Tree cover loss since 2000 Tree cover loss 2010-19 Primary forest loss 2010-19 Bolivia 44,854,868 28,815,724 10.0% 3,335,988 1,630,465 Brazil 373,904,915 310,498,565 10.2% 22,238,014 12,940,179 Colombia 51,027,994 43,336,799 4.1% 1,229,310 774,500 Ecuador 10,929,034 9,093,550 3.5% 272,369 106,585 French Guiana 8,114,787 7,805,457 0.9% 43,026 30,305 Guyana 18,908,103 17,168,399 1.1% 143,957 92,979 Peru 76,035...

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“Truly a once in a lifetime trip. Got to see and do so many incredible things. I recommend adding on swimming with the pink dolphins and sleeping out in the jungle in hammocks. Our guide was amazing - especially when we camped in the jungle. A trip I'll never forget! Bring a raincoat just in case.” - 3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour The Amazon is home to 30% of the world’s species—including endangered caimans, the elusive jaguar, and various native monkey species like the pied tamarins. This impressive biodiversity has brought mountaineers, photographers, and wildlife spotters all over the world in search of their next great adventure. “ This tour offers a nice introduction to the Amazon basin if you are short on time, but want to say I've been to the Amazon. Our activities included visiting the nest of the Harpy Eagle, boat rides down the river, and a visit to the clay licks of Yasuni National Park. The clay licks were a spectacular display of colors from the macaws and parrots that visit them and the sounds were incredible.” - Limoncocha Biological Reserve & Yasuní National Park / Tropical Andes to Amazon “ It was an experience that was unlike anything I've experienced in all my travels. Meeting the villagers, eating great food. Riding down the Amazon in a boat with only the stars to light the path and the screaming sound of the jungle and the occasional enormous fish knocking into the boat. Swimming with dolphins. Looking up into the trees to find a family of monkeys...

The Amazon Rainforest stretches through 9 of the 14 countries that make up the South American continent. The world’s largest and most bio-diverse rainforest is full of surprises! Mysterious and astounding, the Amazon Rainforest remains one of the most fascinating and studied ecosystems on Earth. It’s believed that the Amazon still holds many secrets, waiting to be discovered. Feeling adventurous? Travel with us through these fun facts about the Amazon Rainforest… and find out some of its hidden treasures! 1. The Basin is truly massive. The Amazon Basin, which includes all areas drained by the Amazon River and its thousands of branches, covers about 2.7 million square miles. 2. …no, really! The basin is roughly the size of 48 adjoining United States and covers some 40% of the South American continent. It actually covers around 2.1 million square miles. 3. It’s a record-holder. Amazonia is the largest river basin in the world, and the Amazon Rainforest stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Andes Mountains in the west. Waterfall in the Amazon Rainforest 4. How old is the Amazon? The Amazon is thought to be more than 55 million years old! However, most of the plant life didn’t begin to flourish until after the most recent ice age. 5. However, there’s plenty out there that’s older than the Amazon. That means it didn’t exist in the time of the dinosaurs who died about 65 million years ago. 6. It’s a hotbed of biology. Best scientific assessments suggest there are ...

The study found fires produced about 1.5bn tonnes of CO2 a year, with forest growth removing 0.5bn tonnes. The 1bn tonnes left in the atmosphere is equivalent to the annual emissions of Japan. Photograph: Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images The study found fires produced about 1.5bn tonnes of CO2 a year, with forest growth removing 0.5bn tonnes. The 1bn tonnes left in the atmosphere is equivalent to the annual emissions of Japan. Photograph: Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images Most of the emissions are caused by fires, many deliberately set to clear land for Growing trees and plants have taken up about a quarter of all fossil fuel emissions since 1960, with the Amazon playing a major role as the largest tropical forest. Losing the Amazon’s power to capture CO2 is a stark warning that slashing emissions from fossil fuels is more urgent than ever, scientists said. The research used small planes to measure CO2 levels up to 4,500m above the forest over the last decade, showing how the whole Amazon is changing. Previous studies indicating the Amazon was becoming a source of CO2 were based on satellite data, which can be hampered by cloud cover, or ground measurements of trees, which can cover only a tiny part of the vast region. Read more The scientists said the discovery that part of the Amazon was emitting carbon even without fires was particularly worrying. They said it was most likely the result of each year’s deforestation and fires making adjacent forests more susceptible the next ...

“Truly a once in a lifetime trip. Got to see and do so many incredible things. I recommend adding on swimming with the pink dolphins and sleeping out in the jungle in hammocks. Our guide was amazing - especially when we camped in the jungle. A trip I'll never forget! Bring a raincoat just in case.” - 3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour The Amazon is home to 30% of the world’s species—including endangered caimans, the elusive jaguar, and various native monkey species like the pied tamarins. This impressive biodiversity has brought mountaineers, photographers, and wildlife spotters all over the world in search of their next great adventure. “ This tour offers a nice introduction to the Amazon basin if you are short on time, but want to say I've been to the Amazon. Our activities included visiting the nest of the Harpy Eagle, boat rides down the river, and a visit to the clay licks of Yasuni National Park. The clay licks were a spectacular display of colors from the macaws and parrots that visit them and the sounds were incredible.” - Limoncocha Biological Reserve & Yasuní National Park / Tropical Andes to Amazon “ It was an experience that was unlike anything I've experienced in all my travels. Meeting the villagers, eating great food. Riding down the Amazon in a boat with only the stars to light the path and the screaming sound of the jungle and the occasional enormous fish knocking into the boat. Swimming with dolphins. Looking up into the trees to find a family of monkeys...