10 New Facts About Amazon Jungle

The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest rainforest, covering an area of over 2 million square miles (5.5 million square kilometers).

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The Amazon Rainforest is home to 10% of the world's known species, with estimates suggesting millions more remain undiscovered.

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The Amazon Rainforest is nicknamed "The Lungs of the Planet" because it produces 20% of the world's oxygen.

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The Amazon is home to fascinating indigenous tribes with unique cultures and languages.

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The elusive pink river dolphin can be found in the Amazon River basin. These magical creatures are truly a sight to behold!

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The Rafflesia flower, also known as the corpse flower, is the world's largest flower and can grow up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter.

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The Pacu fish, a vegetarian piranha with human-like teeth, is found in the Amazon River.

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The elusive pink river dolphin can be found in the Amazon River basin. These magical creatures are truly a sight to behold!

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