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Amazon forest at america

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Kaviya Thangavel

The Amazon rainforest spans Brazil, Peru and other countries, and formed over 55 million years ago. It contains over 90,000 tons of plants per square meter and is home to 2.5 million insect species, tens of thousands of plant species, and over 2,000 bird and mammal species. Common animals include the spider monkey, jaguar, anaconda and giant river otter. The rainforest is threatened by deforestation for farming which damages habitats and ecosystems.

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Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest at america
AMAZON RAINFOREST
FACTS  LOCATION: Brazil (60%),Peru (13%)  Largest forest that grows in the Tropical basin of the Amazon River.  Formed at least 55 million years ago, in the Eocone period. More than one-third of all species in the world live in the Amazon rainforest. Richest tropical forest in the world in
In one square meter – 90,000 tons of living plants. 2.5 million insect species. tens of thousands of plants.  2,000 birds and mammals.  Largest predatory creatures are the black caiman, jaguar ,caugar , and anaconda.
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest animals Spider monkey Golden Lion Tamarin Sloth Giant Anteater Giant River Otter Jaguar Poison Arrow Frog Anaconda
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest birds The Hyacinth Macaw Blue Fronted Amazon Scarlet Macaws  Plum Throated Cotinga  Oropendolas Amazon Kingfisher King Vulture
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest plants and trees Mahogany Orchids Cacao Coffee Brazil Nut Tree Poinsettia Rubber Tree Heliconia
Amazon forest at america
Facts of Amazon forest trees Almost 400 billion trees belonging to16,000 different species grow in the Amazon rainforest. In this forest ,ficus tree grows to a height of 50 metre. Tree that tallest in the amazon forest is wimba trees Mahogany tree grows up to 70 m.
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest at america
Amazon forest deforestation This forest is deforested for farming practices.  Affects all animals that reside in the rainforest. Major threat to birds that migrate because it changes or removes sections of ecosystems and habitats.  Caused extensive environmental damage.
Amazon forest at america

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Amazon forest at america

  • 6. FACTS  LOCATION: Brazil (60%),Peru (13%)  Largest forest that grows in the Tropical basin of the Amazon River.  Formed at least 55 million years ago, in the Eocone period. More than one-third of all species in the world live in the Amazon rainforest. Richest tropical forest in the world in
  • 7. In one square meter – 90,000 tons of living plants. 2.5 million insect species. tens of thousands of plants.  2,000 birds and mammals.  Largest predatory creatures are the black caiman, jaguar ,caugar , and anaconda.
  • 9. Amazon forest animals Spider monkey Golden Lion Tamarin Sloth Giant Anteater Giant River Otter Jaguar Poison Arrow Frog Anaconda
  • 11. Amazon forest birds The Hyacinth Macaw Blue Fronted Amazon Scarlet Macaws  Plum Throated Cotinga  Oropendolas Amazon Kingfisher King Vulture
  • 13. Amazon forest plants and trees Mahogany Orchids Cacao Coffee Brazil Nut Tree Poinsettia Rubber Tree Heliconia
  • 15. Facts of Amazon forest trees Almost 400 billion trees belonging to16,000 different species grow in the Amazon rainforest. In this forest ,ficus tree grows to a height of 50 metre. Tree that tallest in the amazon forest is wimba trees Mahogany tree grows up to 70 m.
  • 18. Amazon forest deforestation This forest is deforested for farming practices.  Affects all animals that reside in the rainforest. Major threat to birds that migrate because it changes or removes sections of ecosystems and habitats.  Caused extensive environmental damage.