The Amazon rainforest is home to the most diverse animal species in the world. While visiting this Amazon rainforest, it seems that one is visiting another planet. The Amazon rainforest is presently recognized as the densest jungle on Earth. This current condition of the Amazon rainforest remains identical from millions of years ago. Many people still think that dinosaurs can still hide inside the Amazon. The bigger the jungle, the scarier it is. Till today, no one knows how this forest was formed because it is completely different from other forests in the world. Again, it is thought that it was made by an organism from outside, such as aliens. Here, I will discuss the mystery of the Amazon jungle.
The Amazon Rainforest is a crucial part of South America. It covers less than 6.7 million square kilometers of Earth, and the border of this terrible jungle has ended in South America through Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
This forest is so big that if it were a country, it would be the 8th biggest country in the world. The forest is so dense that sunlight cannot reach many parts of it. It always rains here, and that’s why it’s called the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon rainforest produces 10% of global breathing oxygen. Here are situated many rivers, one of which is the 2nd largest river in the world, having a length of 6400 km, named the Amazon River. It is the deadliest river in the world, having many species that are only found here, like the pink dolphin, which can hunt humans; the electric eel, which can produce 800-volt electricity to hunt; and the Piranha fish, which are known for their sharp teeth for hunting. There is another river called the Boiling River, which has an average temperature of 100 °C, which is enough to melt any species in a moment. It is still unknown why this river is always boiling. There are 44000 kinds of trees, 13000 kinds of birds, 22000 kinds of fish, 3800 kinds of reptiles, and 25 lakh kinds of insects. According to the researchers, there are another 30 million species that are still undiscovered. Here lived some of the most deadly species in the world, such as the green anaconda. It is the biggest snake in the world now and can grow up to 30 feet and 200 kilograms in weight. The bullet ant found here is 4 cm long, which can be deadly for humans. It is called a bullet ant because, after biting, the pain seems like hitting a bullet. There is also a lizard that can walk on water that is called the Jesus lizard. They can grow up to 3 feet and walk quickly on water to hunt or save themselves. Many people believe that there is a gold city hidden in the Amazon jungle, which is known as El Dorado in the world. There are a lot of marks on the land of this jungle, which is so big that they can only be seen from a satellite called Geo-Clips. This kind of mark is situated in Peru and is called Nazca Lines. There are more than 400 geoclips in this jungle, and one of them is 2 kilograms long. It remains a mystery today how and when they were developed. Apart from trees, animals, and insects, there are more than 400 habitats where a total of 30 million people have lived for more than 100 years, each with its own unique language, traditions, and way of life. Between them, there exist numerous tribes that remain unaware of the external world. The soil in the Amazon jungle is exceptionally fertile, making it the most fertile soil globally. The radiation emitted by meteorites that impacted Earth millions of years ago is contributing to the enhancement of soil fertility. That is why the trees of the Amazon have different and dense forms outside the world. But now some dishonest, careless people are cutting down the trees of the Amazon for their own benefit. According to the report, Amazon Jungle has lost 20% of their territory for this cutting. So, it will become a major concern for the existence of Amazon in the future.
Ultimately, the Amazon rainforest is a location characterized by breathtaking aesthetics, enormous ecological diversity, and a wealth of cultural legacy. The conservation of this rainforest is crucial not only for the numerous species and persons that reside inside it but also for the holistic health of our planet.
Writer,
Sourav Biswas Shuvo
Intern, Content Writing Department
YSSE