Pantanal - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pantanal (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɐ̃taˈnaw]) is a natural region encompassing the world's largest tropical wetland area, and the world's largest flooded grasslands. It is located mostly within the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, but it extends into Mato Grosso and portions of Bolivia and Paraguay.
Pantanal | Large Floodplain, South America | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Pantanal, floodplain in south-central Brazil that extends into northeast Paraguay and southeast Bolivia. It lies mainly within the Brazilian estados (states) of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso. The Pantanal is one of the world’s largest freshwater wetlands, and the extent of its seasonally.
Brazil's Best Kept Secret: The Pantanal - National Geographic
WEBJun 7, 2016 · Part national park, part UNESCO World Heritage site, the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland, covering over 70,000 square miles—an area the size of Washington State—in the smack-dab...
The Pantanal Wetlands: The Noah’s Ark of South America
WEB2 days ago · The vast Pantanal wetland is now considered South America’s most outstanding wildlife-watching destination, second only to the Galapagos Islands. Although the species of animals and wildlife you’ll come across are like those deep inside the nearby Amazonian rainforest, it’s much easier to spot the creatures here as they live in a much ...
How to Explore the Pantanal - National Geographic
WEBAug 4, 2016 · The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland, pooling over 81,000 square miles (210,000 square kilometers)—an area nearly the size of Kansas—in the center of South America, mostly in...
Pantanal, South America | WWF
WEBExtending hundreds of thousands of square kilometres across central-western Brazil, eastern Bolivia and eastern Paraguay, the Pantanal is a mosaic of flooded grasslands, savannas and tropical forests. This pristine landscape is brimming with the greatest concentration of wildlife in South America.
Pantanal | Places | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBSituated in the heart of South America, the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland. At 42 million acres, the Pantanal covers an area slightly larger than nine U.S. states and sprawls across three countries—Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
The Pantanal travel - Lonely Planet | Brazil, South America
WEBThe Pantanal. Located in the heart of South America, the world’s largest wetland covers some 81,081 sq miles (210,000 sq km). The majority is in Brazil, split between the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.
The Stunning Pantanal in South America: The Worlds Largest …
WEBMay 17, 2024 · The Pantanal in South America, stands as a testament to nature's grandeur, encompassing the world's largest tropical wetland area and flooded grasslands. Stretching across Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul and extending into Mato Grosso, Bolivia, and Paraguay, this expanse covers between 140,000 and 195,000 km2.
The Pantanal: Saving the world’s largest tropical wetland
WEBSituated in the heart of South America, the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland. At 42 million acres, the Pantanal covers an area slightly larger than England and sprawls across three countries—Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
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