Are there many endangered species in the Amazon River?

Deforestation, climate change, illegal hunting and environmental contamination are constant threats to the livelihoods and habitats of many species of Amazon animals that rely on the forests and ecosystems surrounding the Amazon River to survive and thrive. read more

The Amazon River is an amazing biodiverse area with many unique species of plants and animals. It is under threat because of many factors including climate change, habitat destruction, deforestation and hunting. read more

The Amazon River is the greatest river of South America and its biodiversity the richest of any river in the world. Its waters are populated by 2,500 different species of fish, scientists believe that there are many more that have not been identified yet. read more