Amazon Rainforest

This forest covers most of the northern region of South America and is the largest tropical river forest in the world, with a hot and humid climate and abundant rainfall.

In general terms, it is divided into mainland and flooded. The terra firme forests are located in higher regions, where there is no flooding. The igapó forests are located on low lands, close to rivers, and therefore remain almost flooded. Lowland forests are only temporarily flooded.

Among mammals, primates (guariba, paunchy and other monkeys), carnivores (jaguar, coati, ferret, puma), anteaters, sloths, squirrels, deer, wild pigs and aquatic mammals (fish ox, otter and giant otter). There is a wide variety of birds, such as curassows, toucans, macaws and birds. Among the reptiles, there are lizards, alligators, turtles and snakes. There is also a varied collection of amphibians, fish and a multitude of invertebrates.

photo: portaldoamazonas.com

To preserve the Amazon, several social measures must be taken. Among them: the generation of formal jobs for those who live off deforestation; investment in health and education to raise the living standard of the region's inhabitants; the regularization of rural properties; increasing numbers of rangers; expansion of reforestation and financial stimulus for forest preservation

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References:

LINHARES, Sergio; GEWANDSZNAJDER, Fernando. Biology Today: Genetics, Evolution, Ecology. 1st Edition. São Paulo: Editora Ática, 2012.

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