Articles of category "Amazon"

One of the most enchanting and breathtaking destinations on the planet, the Amazon River has always attracted the most avid explorers from all parts of the world, from mere nature lovers to most adventure driven enthusiasts. Generally recognized as the largest water system worldwide, the Amazon and its tributaries are home to the greatest wilderness ever known to man, a paradise for birdwatchers and the largest pharmacy in the world with a wide variety of medical plants. An Amazon expedition will put you face to face with a diverse population of vanishing wildlife.

Recognized as the biggest fresh water system in the world and home to the most diverse region, the Amazon River together with its tributaries covers more than 2,525,000 square miles, representing 54% of remaining rainforest on the planet. According to many biologists and naturalists, this rainforest teems with wildlife, including over 50,000 plants, 2,000 species of fish, 1,700 birds, 400 species of mammals and 300 reptiles. But don't let the numbers fool you. Amazon vacations may be the last opportunity to see such a large variety of wildlife that sits on the brink of extinction.