Pantanal, Brazil’s amazing wetlands and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Covering over 200,000 square kilometers, Pantanal is one of the largest wetlands in the world and an incredible wildlife conservation area. It is located in southwestern part of Brazil, in part projecting into Bolivia and Paraguay. Biologically it is very similar to the Everglades in Florida, though the Pantanal is actually elevated whereas the Everglades are at the sea level. Pantanal is essentially a seasonal flood plain with an average annual precipitation of 1500mm, most of which falls between the months of November and March. During the seasonal flooding Pantanal teems in fish and especially in bird life, including bluebell-tinted macaw and toucans, as well as other variety of mammals and reptiles, namely Pantanal Caymans and giant otters. Pantanal is suitable to visit any time of the year and any serious wildlife enthusiast should include it on his or her Brazil tour itinerary.
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