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Jul 18, 2024 · The Pantanal is a gigantic seasonal floodplain. During the summer rainy season (November–March), the rivers overflow their banks and flood the adjacent lowlands, forming shallow lakes and innumerable swamps and marshes and leaving islandlike areas of higher ground.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 day ago · The Pantanal is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with species ranging from the iconic jabiru stork, one of the tallest flying birds in South America, to the vibrant hyacinth macaw, the world’s largest parrot. The various habitats support various waterfowl, wading birds, and raptors, making it a crucial breeding and feeding ground for resident and ...
Jul 7, 2024 · The Pantanal, the largest wetland on the planet and a paradise for jaguars and caimans, extends over 200,000 square kilometers in South America, three-quarters of it in Brazil.
Jul 11, 2024 · Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland area, is burning. It is one of the most biodiverse places in the world, and the fires raging through it are devastating. According to ...
Jul 12, 2024 · We went to Brazil for two weeks in July 2024 focussing only on the Mato Grosso region. Our main gol was to visit Pantanal and see the animals it is famous for. We also included in our trip some attractions around Cuiaba, such as Chapada do Guimares, Acquario Encantado and Lagoa de Araras close to Nobres.
Jun 29, 2024 · Brazil’s massive Pantanal wetlands haven't technically entered annual fire season but already the number of blazes reported has broken records and is leading experts to predict this year will be...
Jul 12, 2024 · Discover why Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, is breaking wildfire records, with experts pointing to severe water loss and climate change as key factors.
