| The Pantanal is the size of Pennsylvania and is located in the following three countries: Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Eighty percent of the Pantanal is located in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. |
| It is the largest wetlands area in the world, and therefore it contains a wealth of animal and plant life. |
| Over the last two centuries, cattle ranching has been one of the most important businesses for the area. |
| More information on the Pantanal can be found at www.pantanal.org/pantanal.htm |