Travel Pantanal

A Home to Endangered Wildlife

Pantanal is home to a variety of endangered species, one of the species is the beautiful hyacinth macaw parrot. This parrot has beautiful blue feathers which are outlined with yellow markings. It is an exciting view for passers by as they view it grooming itself while nestled on a tree branch.

There is a lot to see and do in Pantanal such as view the amazing wildlife and is thought to be the home of over 2000 species of animals. Some of these are also the Capybara, the Yacare Caiman, the Giant Anteater, and the Giant River Otter to just name a few. Also in the surrounding skies there are around 1000 species of birds. The aquatic life in the area includes such species as the Pirhanna which are known for living in some river bodies of South America including the mighty Amazon river basin.

Other more famous animals that reside in the Pantanal eco-diverse flood plains are animals such as the Jaguar. This wild cat is also considered to be endangered and is a rare but memorable sight to behold in its natural habitat. Pantanal is a beautiful and lush biodiverse travel destination that offers a chance to see an enormous variety of animal and plant species in natural harmony.

Visiting a place like this is considered to many to be a must see for the true nature lover. This is just one of many of the great and majestic travel destinations that the amazing country of Brazil has to offer. A mighty ecosystem which is home to over 3500 plant species, some of which are found in the rainforest and some of which are non rainforest and wetland plants that are unique to the Pantanal region. Plan your vacation to Brazil today and include Pantanal as one of your destinations.