What is the Pantanal?
On the map, the Pantanal can be found along the borders of the Brazilian States of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso Do Sul, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
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Along the border of the South American countries of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay is one of, if not the, most biologically and ecologically diverse ecosystem in the world, the Pantanal. Over half of the wetlands can be found in the central-western Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Gross Sul. Here, you can find hundreds of kinds of exotic wildlife, including the endangered Giant Anteater, Hyacinth Macaw, Jabiru, Jaguar, and Marsh Deer. You can also find the world's largest rodent, the Capybara, wading in the waters of the Pantanal. The variety of plants and animals are supported by the equally diverse landscape, containing river corridors, gallery forests, lakes, and grasslands. The wetlands are flooded regularly during the wet season, which takes place between November and March. The optimal time to travel through the Pantanal is the dry season, when the rivers and lakes have receded to allow easy access for both the tourists and the animals. Another unique feature of the wetlands is how open it is, allowing for easy wildlife spotting.
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