Visit to El Pantanal in central-western of Brazil
 
 
 
In November 2002 I have visited  Brazil, especially to see The Pantanal. The Pantanal often referred to as the world’s largest freshwater wetland system, it extends through millions of hectares of central-western Brazil, eastern Bolivia and eastern Paraguay. With its extraordinarily concentrated and diverse flora and fauna, and a landscape spanning a variety of ecological sub-regions, the Pantanal stands as one of the world’s great natural wonders
In Brazil the Pantanal is located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, 147 miles from the capital city of Campo Grande and 23 miles from the city of Miranda.

The balance of the various ecosystems depends entirely on the water cycles of wet and dry seasons in the region. During the wet season, bays, lakes and streams are formed. When the rain stops, fish, molluscs and shellfish fill these waters, attracting animals like raccoons, caituts and aquatic birds, in search of food. During the dry seasons, the water evaporates, depositing nutrients into the soil.

In the Pantanal there are more than 600 species of birds, as the wood ibis, the blue macaw and the toucan; there are about 263 species of fish, as the caribe, dorado, spotted fish, and small fresh water fish; there are about 50 species of reptiles, as the alligator.

I have posted  various photographs of mammals and birds which I managed to get in front of my camara. My favorite animal was the Blue Macaw. Really very special. Unfortunately you will not find any photos of the Jaguar or the Puma. A good reason to go back another time. 

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