The Pantanal River Basin in Brazil is the largest freshwater wetland ecosystem in the world. It is home to an incredible amount of biodiversity, that is now in a fight for its life.

Soybean farming causes pollution and deforestation throughout the region, destroying plant life and forcing many animals from their homes. That’s why organizations like the United Nations are working to save this paradise.

We visit west Brazil to see the incredible species and landscapes that environmentalists are trying to save.

Brazil's wildlife fight for survival in Pantanal River Basin

The Pantanal River Basin in Brazil is the largest freshwater wetland ecosystem in the world. It is home to an incredible amount of biodiversity, that is now in a fight for its life.