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Explore exotic creatures of the Amazon Tropical Rainforest. Understand their habitat; see how they live, what they eat, and the threats to their existence. The world's largest rain forest spanning 2.1 million square miles is home to half the planet's species of plants and animals. In addition, the Amazon rainforest is described as the "Lungs of the Plant" because it plays an important role in regulating the atmosphere of out entire planet. The deforestation of this rainforest not only threatens the creatures living there, but the very air we breath. Learn more.