Brazil
Amazon Rainforest
Welcome to Brazil! The Amazon Rainforest is the largest jungle on Earth, teeming with more wildlife than anywhere else.
Why is it famous?
It produces so much oxygen that people call it "the lungs of the Earth."
It is home to more species of plants and animals than anywhere else on the planet.
How was it formed?
Warm, wet weather near the equator lets plants grow year-round without stopping.
The mighty Amazon River floods and feeds the forest, helping it flourish.
Amazing facts
It covers about 40% of South America.
It is home to over 400 billion individual trees.
Quick facts
- It covers about 40% of South America.
- It is home to over 400 billion individual trees.
- It houses 10% of all known species on Earth.
- The Amazon River carries more water than any other river.