There is an incredible level of diversity throughout the lands of South America, both geographically and culturally. As a continent, its level of biodiversity is incredibly high thanks to a wide range of habitats including rain forests, rivers, mountains, and deserts being spread throughout its nations.
The Amazon rain forest, a large portion of which is located in the South American country of Brazil, is one of the most biodiverse places on earth. It is the largest rainforest and features the Amazon River, the largest river by volume on the planet. There are several different animal species that can only be found in South America including the anaconda, piranha, vicuna, llama, tapir, and jaguar. The Galapagos Islands, which are located off the coast of Ecuador, are also home to many endangered species that are not found anywhere else on the planet. More than 97% of those islands are conserved as a national park and are protected from damage that could be done by humans or harmful tourism practices.
South America contributes to world heritage in many ways since it is home to a long list of remarkable aspects of nature. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall on Earth; much farther south in the continent you can also find Iguazu falls, an amazing waterfall cascade on the border of Brazil and Argentina, which has been named one of the New Seven World Natural Wonders. The Atacama Desert, also found in South America, is the driest place on Earth. Lake Titcaca, on the border of Bolivia and Peru, is the highest navigable lake in the world. This is just a short list of the many natural wonders that South America offers to the world’s heritage.
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