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Along
with the Amazon , the Pantanal is one of the last virgin
areas on the face of earth. Mato Grosso do Sul includes
two thirds of the Pantanal (marshlands) which is the
largest flooded area in the world, inhabited by an infinite
variety of creatures. A
vast floodland, inhabited by about 650 species of birds,
230 species of fish, 80 species of mammals, 50 species
of reptiles, countless species of insects, has an exuberant
vegetation and is translated in movement of shapes,
colors and sounds, one of the most beautiful spectacles
of Earth. During the dry season, from April to mid November,
the fish are trapped in the lakes formed by the receding
waters and the area becomes home for a vast number of
birds and other animals. As they get together to feed
upon the different species of plants and fish, they
provide excellent viewing and photo opportunities. The
ideal time to travel to Pantanal is from March to November,
but it is also possible to visit it during the rest
of the year.
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