Discover the Great Wetland of Brazil - The Pantanal
When you think of wildlife in Brazil you think of the Amazon Rainforest; but although undoubtedly spectacular, there is more to Brazil than this great attraction.
Tailormade wildlife holidays offer the opportunity to visit some of the less well-known animal rich locations of the country, including the Pantanal wetland region, which is habitat to some incredible species.
The world's largest wetland is an enormous seasonal floodplain, home to a huge range of flora and fauna and is, essentially, an animal enthusiast's dream.
An Introduction to The Pantanal This hugely rich and pristine environment is one of the most biologically abundant on our planet.
Extending through millions of hectares of the central western part of Brazil, its flooded grasslands, savannas and tropical forests touch parts of eastern Bolivia and Paraguay.
Because of its sheer size, it boasts a great variety of ecological sub-regions and their associated plant and animal life.
The unrivalled habitat of the Pantanal is home to hundreds of species of birds, thousands of different kinds of butterfly, shoals of fish, and endless wild flowers.
The diversity of mammals and reptiles that inhabit the area is nothing short of spectacular, and if you keep your eyes open you are likely to come across Capuchin and Howler Monkeys, Anacondas and Giant River Otters.
The elusive Jaguar is the main attraction in the area, although they are becoming fewer in number.
The best way to spot them is to take a boat trip deep into the wetlands, where you are likely to see the big cats lazing on the riverbanks or waiting patiently for unsuspecting potential prey.
Also increasingly rare are the Hyacinth Macaws that make their home here in the Pantanal.
On the itinerary of tailormade wildlife holidays you'll have the opportunity to explore the area on foot, by boat or even on horseback, and you can stay within the park in one of the many well-equipped lodges.
This ecological paradise also has many economic benefits, as it offers a huge area of water that can be used for water purification, groundwater discharge and recharge, water supply, and even for the transport system.
That said, the park still struggles when compared to other wetlands in terms of its preservation.
Only a mere 2% is actually controlled by the government and unsustainable farming practices, illegal mining and unregulated tourism still go on.
Book with a reputable company for your tailormade wildlife holidays and you can rest assured you will be contributing to, rather than conflicting with, the conservation efforts in the Pantanal.
Tailormade wildlife holidays offer the opportunity to visit some of the less well-known animal rich locations of the country, including the Pantanal wetland region, which is habitat to some incredible species.
The world's largest wetland is an enormous seasonal floodplain, home to a huge range of flora and fauna and is, essentially, an animal enthusiast's dream.
An Introduction to The Pantanal This hugely rich and pristine environment is one of the most biologically abundant on our planet.
Extending through millions of hectares of the central western part of Brazil, its flooded grasslands, savannas and tropical forests touch parts of eastern Bolivia and Paraguay.
Because of its sheer size, it boasts a great variety of ecological sub-regions and their associated plant and animal life.
The unrivalled habitat of the Pantanal is home to hundreds of species of birds, thousands of different kinds of butterfly, shoals of fish, and endless wild flowers.
The diversity of mammals and reptiles that inhabit the area is nothing short of spectacular, and if you keep your eyes open you are likely to come across Capuchin and Howler Monkeys, Anacondas and Giant River Otters.
The elusive Jaguar is the main attraction in the area, although they are becoming fewer in number.
The best way to spot them is to take a boat trip deep into the wetlands, where you are likely to see the big cats lazing on the riverbanks or waiting patiently for unsuspecting potential prey.
Also increasingly rare are the Hyacinth Macaws that make their home here in the Pantanal.
On the itinerary of tailormade wildlife holidays you'll have the opportunity to explore the area on foot, by boat or even on horseback, and you can stay within the park in one of the many well-equipped lodges.
This ecological paradise also has many economic benefits, as it offers a huge area of water that can be used for water purification, groundwater discharge and recharge, water supply, and even for the transport system.
That said, the park still struggles when compared to other wetlands in terms of its preservation.
Only a mere 2% is actually controlled by the government and unsustainable farming practices, illegal mining and unregulated tourism still go on.
Book with a reputable company for your tailormade wildlife holidays and you can rest assured you will be contributing to, rather than conflicting with, the conservation efforts in the Pantanal.
