1. The Amazon rainforest is a natural marvel located in the vast expanse of the Amazon basin, covering approximately 7 million square kilometers.
2. This tropical rainforest is not only immense in size but also biologically diverse, hosting the largest variety of flora and fauna on the planet, earning it the nickname "the Kingdom of the World's Animals and Plants."
3. The majority of the Amazon rainforest lies within Brazilian borders, stretching from the lowlands of the Andes mountains in the west to the Atlantic coast of Brazil.
4. Due to abundant rainfall, plus the water from melted snow from the Andes mountains, much of the Amazon rainforest remains underwater for much of the year.
5. The climate of the Amazon rainforest is consistently humid and hot, with daytime temperatures around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C, providing an ideal environment for the creatures that inhabit the rainforest.
6. The Amazon rainforest is a vital source of oxygen for the planet, producing oxygen that accounts for 10% of the world's total oxygen, hence its nickname as the "Lungs of the Earth."
7. This forest is not only rich in timber resources, with an economic value of $7 trillion, but it also boasts an extraordinary biodiversity, accounting for one-fifth of the world's species.
8. Within the Amazon rainforest, the variety of plants and birds is equal to half the world's total, and the freshwater resources are abundant, making up 18% of the world's total.
9. Despite the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest, over 100,000 species of animals and birds have been recorded, and millions more remain undiscovered, waiting for scientists to explore.
10. Unfortunately, due to inappropriate development and inadequate protection, the Amazon rainforest is facing severe destruction. Its forest coverage has dropped from 80% to 58%, posing a significant threat to the global ecological environment.
