Peruvian Amazon

2.1.5

mammals of the world percentage

63%

bird species percentage

44%

biodiversity

2937 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles, 16% is found in no other country

timber

have highly valued hardwood trees, logging is widespread

minerals

valuable minerals like oil, natural gas, gold

hydro-electricity

15 large dams to supply energy for Brazil’s aluminium and extractive industries

archaeology

medicine

planet

rainforests produce 20% of world’s oxygen from photosynthesis