Extending hundreds of thousands of square kilometres across central-western Brazil, eastern Bolivia and eastern Paraguay, the Pantanal is a mosaic of flooded grasslands, savannas and tropical forests. This pristine landscape is brimming with the …

The Pantanal is bounded by the Chiquitano dry forests to the west and northwest, by the Arid Chaco dry forests to the southwest, and the Humid Chaco to the south. The Cerrado savannas lie to the north, east, and southeast.

Spreading through 23% of the nation’s territory, the Brazilian Savanna or Cerrado is Brazil’s second largest biome with 2 million km². Located in the central part of South America, it is in touch with the country’s other biomes: the Amazon (5,5 million km²), the Caatinga, the Atlantic rainforest, the Chaco and the Pantanal. The Cerrado ...

Cerrado, Llanos, Roraima (or Grã-Sabana), Llanos de Mojos, and Pantanal are the largest continuous blocks of savanna in South America (Figure 1). The Cerrado is by far the largest savanna region in South America. It is also the second largest South American biome, exceeded only by Amazonia.

2024年1月11日 · The Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, unfolds as a colossal seasonal floodplain predominantly situated within Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil's Center-West Region. However, its expansive reach extends into northeastern Paraguay and southeastern Bolivia, creating an ecological masterpiece that captivates with its ...

2024年5月29日 · In the heart of South America, two massive, thriving natural areas—the Pantanal and Gran Chaco Forest—need protection to continue to provide refuge and migration routes to countless wildlife species, maintain vital climate regulation services, and preserve residents’ rich cultural heritage and livelihoods.

2024年12月7日 · The two major savannas of South America are the Cerrado and the Pantanal. The Cerrado is a tropical savanna with distinct wet and dry seasons and fire-adapted species, while the Pantanal is a large wetland characterized by …

2018年10月15日 · While the Amazon gets all the press, the true wild heart of South America lies in the Pantanal. Stretching over 81,000 square miles and spanning Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, it is the biggest tropical wetland in the world.

Savannas represent the second largest vegetation type in South America, after tropical forests. South American savannas are mesic, and present the highest species diversity among world...

2024年5月4日 · These striking birds inhabit tropical forests, woodlands, and savannahs across Central and South America, as well as Trinidad in the Caribbean. Their vivid appearance, ability to talk, and close bonding with humans make them popular in aviculture.