7Amazon Rainforest, South America

The Amazon spans multiple countries and hosts an extraordinary array of wildlife. 

Deforestation, mining, and agricultural expansion have drastically reduced animal habitats, forcing species like jaguars and giant otters into closer contact with humans.
Indigenous communities, whose lives are deeply intertwined with the forest, face threats not only from environmental degradation but also from conflicts with wildlife displaced by human activities.

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