The Pantanal is also more than just one ecosystem. Between September and November the Pantanal can be bone dry, resulting in a large area being consumed by fires. These fires, occurring both naturally from the lack of water and accidentally from agricultural burn-offs, are sited as causing respiratory problems for locals.
Conversely, during the wet season, November to March, the rivers' water levels may rise by as much as five meters.
I guess I just think it's super awesome that we have the opportunity to travel to a place that is so diverse not only ecologically but also environmentally!
- Megan Good
I didn't know that the dry season is also fire season. It makes sense, of course, but I just didn't think of it originally when we learned that the Pantanal is two seasons. Looking at the role fire plays in the Pantanal ecosystem would be a really cool thematic topic for a presentation!
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