The Amazon rainforest, [a] also called Amazon jungle or Amazonia, is a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. This …

Jan 28, 2025 · Amazon Rainforest, large tropical rainforest occupying the Amazon basin in northern South America and covering an area of 2,300,000 square miles (6,000,000 square …

Feb 20, 2024 · The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is facing a grave threat from deforestation. In this article, we present 11 crucial facts about Amazon …

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. The forest is in a basin drained mainly by the Amazon River , with 1,100 tributaries . It is a moist broadleaf forest …

Apr 4, 2024 · The Amazon rainforest helps stabilize the world’s climate by sequestering carbon; provides a home for plant and animal species; helps maintain the water cycle, including …

The Amazon Forest is the biggest rainforest in the world, covering nine countries with 5,500,000 km2 of forest cover. This article seeks to highlight the qualities of this forest with regards to its …

More than 40 million people, including over 400 Indigenous and ethnic groups, live in the Amazon and depend on nature for agriculture, clothing, and traditional medicines. Most live in large …

Amazon Conservation unites science, innovation, and people to protect the greatest forest on Earth, by empowering local people, protecting wild places, and putting science and technology …

Nov 28, 2023 · The Amazon is the world's largest river basin and largest tropical forest—and much more. It's a vital force for maintaining Earth's delicate balance and a key player in …

Nearly the size of the continental United States, the Amazon spans nine countries (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname), but 60% of it lies …