 | Pantanal flora The Pantanal has a very rich flora, formed by plants from Cerrado (savanna), Amazon and Chaco (wetland). The vegetation is mainly varied because of the flood, the sandy and poor soil. During the dry season the fields, where the grassy plants predominate, become yellowish. Its vegetation is not homogeneous and the flora changes according to the elevation. |
In the baias there are aquatic plants floating or under water. The aguapés (lillypad) are very common in permanent waters or rivers with very low stream, forming a green carpet over the water. On the higher lands, where there is no flood, it is possible to find a typical cerrado and cerradão (where the higher trees are).
Pantanal fauna The great variety of the ecosystem is also responsible for a high diversity of animals. The Pantanal fauna is very wealthy in birds, mammals, fishes, reptiles and insects. Capybaras, the biggest rodent in the world and caimans are easily seen.
Endangered species in the Pantanal
In the Pantanal some endangered species like the giant river otter, the hyacinth macaw and the jaguar still can be found in in the wild. Pantanal Trackers offer special jaguar tracking tours when you search the isolated areas of the Pantanal where jaguars are often seen.
The Pantanal area is one of the most important places for water birds in the world. Serving as a 'nursery' for many species of birds. Nesting together in big trees to protect themselves against predators. |  |
Wildlife pictures Have a look in Pantanal Trackers' photo album for some (large size) wildlife pictures:
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