Brazil and the Northeast have an exceptional fauna and flora in their environment with the greatest biodiversity of the Paneta and owns the largest freshwater reserves and a third of the tropical forests that remain in the world, it has seven biomes: Amazon, Cerrado , Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, Pantanal, Coastal and Pampas.
Brazil has in its environment the largest fauna and flora on the planet.
The country is home to approximately 524 species of mammals, 517 of amphibians, 1.677 of birds and 468 of reptiles.
Furthermore, among these forms of life, a large part is endemic, that is, they only exist in Brazilian territory: 131 species of mammals, 294 of amphibians, 191 of birds and 468 of reptiles are exclusive to Brazil.
Among the greatest fauna and flora, the Amazon, the largest rainforest in the world, is the national and also global highlight, having the greatest variety of life on Earth.
Covering 5,5 million square kilometers, the Amazon Forest has a third of all living species on the planet.
It is estimated that there are more than 5 million plant species there, of which only 30.000 have been identified.
Even so, one in every 5 plant species in the world is in its territory. In just one of its hectares there can be up to 300 different types of trees.
As for the animal variety, in Alto do Juruá in Acre alone, the forest region richest in biodiversity, there are 616 species of birds, 50 of reptiles, 300 of spiders, 140 of frogs, 16 of monkeys and 1.620 of butterfly known.
Fauna and Flora of the Northeast and Brazil
Marechal Newton Cavalcanti Instruction Center guards environmental treasure in Aldeia Many people are not aware of it, but at the end of Estrada de Aldeia (between km 20 and km 30 of the PE-27) there is nothing less than the longest continuous strip of Atlantic Forest above. from the São Francisco River, inside […]
Caatinga gains two new protected areas, including the Boqueirão da Onça National Park in Bahia. The Caatinga is the only uniquely Brazilian biome, which means that much of its biological heritage does not exist anywhere else on the planet. Despite that, he is the most […]
Candombá or Vellozia sincorana is a typical and endemic flower of the Campos Rupestres of the Chapada Diamantina National Park. Candombá, which had not bloomed for 17 years, is reborn in a recently burned area and changes the landscape. Candombá once again flourished on burnt tree stumps in an area devastated by fire […]
Five species of sea turtles are found in Brazil, out of the seven existing in the world. However, all of them are considered vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and two of the Brazilian sea turtles are at risk of extinction. According to the Tamar Project, sea turtles have been around for longer […]
Inside the Bay of Dolphins inlet in Fernando de Noronha, one of the archipelago's natural attractions, there is a high concentration of spinner dolphins, an oceanic and tropical species known for its behavior of jumping out of water and performing up to seven rotations. around the axis itself. Dolphin watching on site […]
Maranhão is the synthesis state of Brazil. Here, characteristics of the North, Northeast and Center-West converge. Different nuances of climate, vegetation, hydrography, coastline, relief, history and culture are mixed amidst a tropical panel of colors, flavors, sounds, textures, smells and breathtaking landscapes that portray the Brazilian joy of […]
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The Monastery of São Bento is located on top of a hill, in the Historic Site of Olinda, surrounded by an exuberant landscape.
The Catedral da Sé de Olinda, also known as the Church of São Salvador do Mundo, is located in the Historic Site of Olinda, occupying
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1640 Map of Olinda in Pernambuco This map contains two views of the Portuguese sugar colonies in Brazil during the Dutch invasion of
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Maritime chart of the east coast of Brazil Ilha Grande and Sapetiba Bay 1884 Beautiful large-scale maritime chart of the region west of Rio de Janeiro
1823 Map of Brazil A detailed map of Brazil depicting cities, regions, mountains, and the extensive river system. Lucas' General Atlas
1832 map of Brazil Towns and cities, rivers, natives and much more. British, Dutch and French Guiana appears to the north of Brazil. parts of
Historical maps show the evolution and territorial expansion of Brazil and the western hemisphere from discovery to independence from the
The ancient Arabs and Greeks believed that tiger's eye gave clarity of thought, activated personal power, and integrated spirit with energy.
Engraving of the Fort of Nassau in Pernambuco, 1671 The work of Montanus was perhaps the greatest illustrated book about the New World produced in the XNUMXth century.
Map of South America and Brazil, 1624 This copper engraving is part of a remarkable series of publications, illustrating voyages of discovery and
1680 Map of the Captaincy of Pernambuco and Ceará This rare map of the Captaincy of Ceará and Pernambuco extends from the Formosa River to the Estremo River and
Engraving of Vila de Olinda in 1671 These splendid views illustrate the Dutch attack on the Portuguese city of Olinda in 1630.
1764 Map of Recife This beautiful map shows the area around Recife (Pernambuco), extending northwards to include Olinda. They exist
Map of Recife from 1679 Rare aerial view of the city of Recife and its surroundings, highlighting the Dutch fortifications. although initially
Engraving of the village of Olinda in 1633 This is a rare and fascinating aerial view of Olinda and the coast of Pernambuco based on the work of Hessel Gerritsz,
1700 Map of Baia de Todos os Santos and Pernambuco This beautiful decorative map of Brazil is oriented with north to the right. two inserts
1587 Map of the Western Hemisphere This is one of the most famous maps of America and one that had enormous influence on future cartography of the New
1628 Map of the Western Hemisphere Jodocus Hondius's map of the Americas is one of the most elaborate examples of fine Dutch cartography. To the