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Brazil, one of the most fantastic countries in the continent, is also the largest. Its range extends north and south of the Equator, and is covered by forests, savannas and arid lands. It has one of the richest levels of biodiversity known, but sadly much of that is disappearing due to human activities.Being so vast, there are areas of the country that remain little known. Even new species are still discovered; some of them in well known places or in proximity to towns and cities! There are about 1700 species of birds in Brazil, with an amazing 10% of endemics. To these add a mammal list that includes some spectacular ones, plus the colorful butterflies and weird jungle insects. From the Atlantic rainforest to the Amazon, and through the central savannas of the "Cerrado" and the Pantanal, Brazil offers an immense number of surprises and attractions to all nature lovers. The wide variety of the accommodation available, the tasty and plentiful food and the friendly people, makes a trip to Brazil an unforgettable experience.
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