By Jasreet Kaur22, Feb 2025 04:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Do you know?
The Amazon is the world’s biggest forest. It is home to many plants, animals, and people. Here are some key facts about it.
Covers Nine Countries
The Amazon is in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. It is the biggest tropical forest in the world.
Makes a Lot of Oxygen
It is called the ' lungs of the Earth' because its trees help us breathe. Without the Amazon, the air quality on Earth would be worse.
Home to Many Animals
Jaguars, monkeys, colorful birds and frogs live in this forest. Some of these animals are found nowhere else in the world.
Indigenous People Live There
Some tribes live in the forest and do not have contact with the outside world. They depend on the forest for food, water, and shelter.
Helps the Earth’s Climate
The trees absorb bad gases and keep the Earth cool. This helps slow down global warming and climate change.
Trees Are Being Cut Down
Many trees are lost every year because of farming and business. If this continues, many animals and plants may disappear.