What is the largest animal in the Amazon?


What is the largest animal in the Amazon? On land. Though the manatee is the largest of the Amazon rainforest animals that live in the water, the jaguar is normally considered the king of the jungle on dry land.


Can you swim in Amazon River?

It has a wide range of biomes from untouched forest, to alpine zones, to big cities to a delta. This means there are a huge range of places that you could potentially swim - how safe each of those is, is very very dependent on where it is.


Can you walk through the Amazon?

Can you visit the Amazon Rainforest? Yes, but since the Amazon is such a popular and amazing destination, it's important to visit in an ethical way. This means going with a tour or a well-trained guide. The best Amazon tours have local guides to help you navigate the forest so you don't get lost.