The Amazon Rainforest: The Lungs of the Earth
The Amazon Rainforest , the largest tropical rainforest in the world, spans nine countries in South America, with most of it located in Brazil . Covering around 5.5 million square kilometers , it is home to unparalleled biodiversity and plays a vital role in regulating the Earth’s climate. Rich Biodiversity The Amazon is home to over 3 million species of plants and animals , including jaguars, sloths, macaws, and pink river dolphins . It also houses around 400 billion trees , producing 20% of th