The beauty and mystery of the Pantanal, Brazil's best secret

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The Pantanal in Brazil is the world's largest tropical wetland, the world's larges flooded grasslands, and home to some of earth's most magnificent creatures.
Luiz, a seasoned guide takes you on this journey through floodplains and along rivers where you will come face to face with jaguars, caiman, macaws, capybara, giant anteaters, tapir, and some of the most breath taking footage you can imagine. His office is Baia Das Pedras, a resort tucked away in the heart of the Pantanal. Its vast property is a protected home for hundreds of animal species. It is the perfect retreat for guests who want to see the wildlife on their own terms. The grounds can be traveled by truck, on horseback, or on foot.
Few people have heard of the Pantanal or it's significance as one of the world's most diverse habitats. The jaguar is the undisputed king here. It is the third largest cat in the world and has the strongest bite force of all giant cats. It patrols the jungle and the rivers, eating capybara and caiman without fear.
The capybara is the world's biggest rodent and it has captured hearts all across the globe with its beautiful face and adorable personality.
Caiman inhabit all waterways and shorelines, eating fish, birds and other animals. Giant river otter catch fish in the river and play on the muddy banks. A giant jabiru stork, one of the largest flying birds in the world gathers nesting material. A butterfly drinks the salty tears of a caiman in the sun.
Piranha inhabit almost all of the waters here, finding their way into floodplains during the rainy season. Birds of all kinds gather to scoop up fish trapped in the shallows.
The Pantanal might be one of the best kept secrets in the world. It's wonder and majesty is unequaled. Its animals are magnificent.

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