Wander news with IJR 02/02/25
World Wetlands Day 2025 : Every year, on the 2nd of February we celebrate World Wetlands Day.The day is observed to raise awareness about their significance and encourage efforts to preserve these crucial ecosystems for future generations.
Pantanal (Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay) The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, home to jaguars, caimans, and thousands of bird species.
The Okavango Delta (Botswana) A UNESCO World Heritage site, this inland delta is a sanctuary for wildlife and migratory birds.The Okavango Delta floods seasonally, creating a lush, vibrant ecosystem in the heart of the Kalahari Desert.
The Amazon River Basin (South America): The Amazon is not only the largest river basin but also a vast wetland system supporting unmatched biodiversity.The Amazon is home to around 10% of the world’s known species.
The Sundarbans (India, Bangladesh):The Sundarbans are the largest tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.Famous for its mangrove forests, the Sundarbans is home to the Bengal tiger and plays a critical role in coastal protection.
Queen Maud Gulf (Canada): Canada's largest Ramsar site embraces a vast tundra plain that includes the open sea, coastal bays, intertidal zones, tidal estuaries, deltas, lowland rivers and freshwater lakes.