The amazon rainforest aka amazonia is a tropical area in South America near Brazil.
There are over 30 million people living there.
The geographic location is in these countries:
- Brazil
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Columbia
- Venezuela
- Guyana
- Suriname
- French Giana
- Ecuador
Here are some photos:
It formed over 50 million years ago. There is evidence of humans there 11k years ago.
Here is a good map:
Wildlife
- Harpy eagle – A large, powerful bird of prey with a distinctive crest of feathers on its head.
- Poison dart frog – A brightly-colored amphibian with toxic skin secretions used to deter predators.
- Capybara – The largest rodent in the world, with brown fur and a distinctive snout.
- Jaguar – A large, powerful cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots.
- Anaconda – A large, non-venomous snake that can grow up to 30 feet in length.
- Sloth – A slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal with long, shaggy fur.
- Toucan – A colorful bird with a large, curved beak and brightly-colored feathers.
- Howler monkey – A large, vocal primate with shaggy brown fur and a distinctive howling call.
- Pink river dolphin – A freshwater dolphin with pinkish-colored skin and a distinctive long snout.
- Electric eel – A type of fish that can generate an electric shock strong enough to stun prey and deter predators.
The area is rich with trees and water:
There is 9 feet of rain per year.
The amount of rainfall in the Amazon rainforest varies depending on the location, time of year, and climate factors.
On average, the Amazon rainforest receives about 2,100 millimeters (83 inches) of rain annually, with some areas getting as much as 3,000 millimeters (118 inches) or more. The rainforest experiences a rainy season, typically from November to May, when the majority of rainfall occurs, and a drier season from June to October. Rainfall distribution is not uniform across the region, as the eastern and southern edges tend to receive less rainfall compared to the central and western parts.
To put this in perspective, the global average annual rainfall is around 990 millimeters (39 inches), which means the Amazon rainforest receives more than double the global average. This abundant rainfall is essential for maintaining the unique and diverse ecosystems found.
The geography and biology are diverse. 