Amazon rainforest spans 3 million km² and is world's largest tropical rainforest. By 2022, 26% of forest was deforested or highly degraded. 300,000 square miles of forest have been lost globally
World's largest spider by mass (175g) and length (up to 13cm). Can reach leg span of up to 30cm. Mostly tan to light brown with golden hue. Males lack tibial spurs on first pair of legs
Large tree reaching 50 meters tall with trunk diameter of 1-2 meters. Can live up to 500 years, often reaching 1000 years. Produces large capsules containing 8-24 seeds weighing up to 2 kg. Flowers are small, greenish-white, and bloom in 14 months
Trade winds are permanent east-to-west prevailing winds in equatorial region. Blow from northeast in Northern Hemisphere, southeast in Southern Hemisphere. Meet at Doldrums, where both hemispheres trade winds converge. Formed by descending air from subtropical ridges at 30° latitude
World's largest remaining tropical rainforest covering 5.5 million square kilometres. Contains 10% of world's biodiversity with over 1,000 bird species. Home to 80,000 plant species and 390 billion trees of 16,000 species
Brazil occupies half of South America's landmass and is fifth largest country. Faces Atlantic Ocean with 4,600 miles coastline and shares borders with most South American countries. Stretches 2,700 miles across tropical and subtropical landscapes. Contains world's largest river system and most extensive virgin rainforest