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Inscribed: 2000 Outstanding universal value: One of world's largest freshwater wetlands. Spectacular abundance and diversity of wildlife, including jaguars and giant anteaters. Important breeding ground of Jabiru stork and other wetland birds. |
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Brazil's Pantanal: |
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| A caiman (South American alligator) sits on a riverbank. © David Muenker |
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The Pantanal's current caiman population is greater than 3.5 million. Caimans are readily seen basking on riverbanks. During the dry season, water beyond the rivers becomes scarce and caimans cram the remaining inland lakes. |
