Amazon and Jungles of Brazil

Location:
Brazilian rainforest
Latitude/Longitude:
-3.465305300000, -62.215880500000
Journal Entry:

The Brazilian rainforest, also known as the Amazon rainforest, is a vast and diverse ecosystem found in Brazil and other South American countries. It is made up of different layers or levels, each with its own unique plants and animals. The top layer is called the canopy, where tall trees form a dense roof that shades the forest floor below. It is home to many birds, monkeys and insects. Below the canopy is the understory, which has shorter trees and shrubs. This layer is darker and receives less sunlight, but it is still teeming with life including snakes, frogs and jaguars. Next, we have the forest floor, which is covered in fallen leaves, dead plants and decaying matter. This layer is home to insects, fungi and small mammals. Finally, there are rivers and streams that flow through the rainforest, providing water for plants and animals. The structure of the Brazilian rainforest is complex and supports a rich diversity of life, making it one of the most important and fascinating ecosystems on our planet.

The Brazilian Amazon is one of the last untouched places on this earth, encompassing vast states such as Roraima, Amapá, Pará, Acre, Amazonas, Mato Grosso and Rondônia, which form the Amazon river system.

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