More than 1/3 of all species recorded in the world are found in the Amazon Basin, constituting the largest collection of living plant and animal species on Earth.

As the largest tract of tropical rainforest in the Americas, the Amazonian rainforest boasts unparalleled biodiversity. 1 in 5 of all birds recorded live in this extraordinary habitat. It has been estimated that many hundreds of million species may yet to be discovered.

It also contains over 3,000 species of fresh water fish, the largest amount in one area in the world with some being very impressive. For example, the paiche (also known as arapaima) may attain a length of up to 16 feet! Finally, lively dolphins, both grey and the rare pink versions, are typically found in the Amazon’s tributaries and main rivers.