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National GeographicJun 7, 2016

Brazil's Best Kept Secret: The Pantanal

I get my first hint of the Pantanal's impressive biodiversity as soon as I get off the plane in Corumbá, Brazil. White splotches cover the tarmac like some sort of Rorschach test on steroids. Bird ...

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Paraguay RiverSightship chugs down from Corumbá during flooded season
Elsewhere
caimansPlacePantanal, Brazillurk along shallow riverbanks, eyes sparkle like diamonds
capybarasPlacePantanal, Brazilworld's largest rodents, blunt-faced snout
giant otterPlacePantanal, Brazilfurry creature pops head out of marsh
caracaraPlacePantanal, Brazilbird of prey resembling a buzzard

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