Explore an extraordinary region where water and land life intermingle six months out of the year
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57 minutes long | Released 1990
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Synopsis
Journey into a tropical jungle of staggering beauty. Here, torrential rains annually transform the dry forest floor into a watery world where some of the most extraordinary and uncommon wildlife flourish. In waters 50 feet deep, you’ll encounter graceful river dolphins navigating through flooded treetops and the usually lethargic three toed sloth swimming agilely among the branches. Watch an arrowhana fish leap through the air to grab a beetle perched on a tree trunk, and meet two masterful hunters the electric eel and the notorious piranha. You’ll witness the wonders of nature in what has been called “the greatest evolutionary theater in the world.
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Thought Provoking Questions About Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest
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- What biodiversity did you observe in this movie? What unique animals did you discover?
- How does the forest change when the Amazon River floods? How do the animals, and the people, adapt to the rising river waters?
- What are the threats to biodiversity in the area?
- Why is biodiversity important? What are the benefits of having diverse plant and animal life in a habitat?
- Why should we care about the loss of biodiversity in areas such as the Amazon?
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