The Amazon, one of the wonders of our planet, contains an abundance of unique flora and fauna. More than 25,000 species of Amazonian plants contribute 20% of the oxygen that exists in the earth's atmosphere. In addition 66% of all the world's fresh water can be found here. It is a rainforest of unique beauty. It contains an incredible diversity of species of plants and animals, beyond comparison elsewhere in the world.
You will be amazed as you walk through the jungle, where around 400 species of plants have been identified in one acre alone. Magnificently colored birds, of which there are 500 species, fly overhead.
Monkeys, sloths, anteaters, armadillos, tapirs, jaguars, manatees and fresh water dolphins are just some of the mammals that live here, along with a great variety of reptiles such as snakes, caiman, and the great anaconda. A plethora of fish can also be found in the jungle, including Paiche (Arapaima) and the famous piranha.
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