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The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "lungs of the world," is a vast and complex ecosystem that plays a crucial role in maintaining the Earth's ecological balance. Spanning across nine countries in South America, with the majority located in Brazil, this immense tropical rainforest is home to an unparalleled diversity of plant and animal species. Its importance extends far beyond its geographical boundaries, influencing global climate patterns and serving as a vital carbon sink. However, this natural wonder faces numerous threats that endanger its very existence and, by extension, ...

"A Threat to Rainforests in Indonesia: Big Banks" is from the December 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Hiroko Tabuchi and narrated by Paul Ryden.

Audio Journeys, from Travel Radio International, explores the Caribbean rainforest of Guatemala with a team of biologists. (This Audio Journey is also available in our MesoAmerica Series.)

Interesting FactsBrazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world by area.Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, the world's largest rainforest.Brazil is also home to the Iguazu Falls, one of the world's largest and most beautiful waterfalls.Brazil is a multicultural country with a population of over 212 million people.The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.Brazil is a major economic power and is a member of the G20 group of nations.History Brazil was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century. The country gained its independence from Portugal ...

Audio Journeys explores a small patch of some of the Republic of El Salvador's last remaining rainforests. Fifty spider monkeys live in the canopy of 300-year-old trees. The spider monkeys are protected as long as they stay in this very small area, known as the Chaguantique Nature Reserve.

This important private reserve is maintained by El Salvador's ministry of Natural Resources.