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Peru...Trek for Machu Picchu...Islas Ballestas...Visiting the floating villages on Lake Titicaca · Rainbow Mountain...Cruise around the Galapagos Islands, live like a native in the Amazon rainforest , cruise down the Amazon on a river boat...
南美洲拥有地球上一些最令人惊叹的景观与奇观，其中尤以秘鲁的马丘比丘、厄瓜多尔的加拉帕戈斯群岛、阿根廷与巴西交界处的伊瓜苏瀑布以及玻利维亚的乌尤尼盐沼最为著名。
南美洲拥有地球上一些最令人惊叹的景观与奇观，其中尤以秘鲁的马丘比丘、厄瓜多尔的加拉帕戈斯群岛、阿根廷与巴西交界处的伊瓜苏瀑布以及玻利维亚的乌尤尼盐沼最为著名。
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00:00One of the biggest continents and crammed with possibilities for all of us to explore.
00:09The planet's record-breaking rivers,
00:13longest mountains,
00:17steepest waterfalls,
00:21and most massive rainforest.
00:25The variety of landscapes supports wildlife in seemingly endless varieties,
00:33with many highlights,
00:39including the most massive rodents,
00:43otters,
00:45and parrots.
00:48Unique birds,
00:51mammals,
00:53even dolphins,
00:56and spectacular predators.
01:00Make sure to get South America on your bucket list.
01:18If planning the ultimate tour of South America, you'll want to include the continent's natural wonders on your list.
01:41It's a real wildlife hotspot.
01:44The continent's first national park, including more than 100 species of bird,
01:5215 of which are birds of prey.
01:57And grazing on the plants to keep out dust and dirt.
02:03They have the same trait of being experts in going long periods without water.
02:10Fighting, biting, and running each other.
02:12The Torres del Paine offers better chances than anywhere else.
02:36The Torres del Paine offers better chances than anywhere else.
02:47As they carve their way through the land, rivers create spectacular gorges, rapids, and waterfalls.
02:59Flowing through Brazil, as it reaches the border of Argentina, the Aguado.
03:08Across the upper and lower falls, the water drops more than 70 staggering meters.
03:28When the U.S. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt first saw Aguado, she exclaimed,
03:32And the curtain of water is nearly 3,000 meters across, kicking up great clouds of spray.
03:46Dusky swifts dance through rainbows created by the mist,
03:50using it to shower their plumy cups on the cliff faces, directly behind the falls.
03:58Here they can lay their eggs, and feed and raise their young,
04:02protected by the never-ending heavy curtain of water.
04:09It's only the speed at which they fly that permits their entrance.
04:16There is no doubt that Iguazu is dramatic,
04:19but in terms of water features,
04:22the continent has another that overshadows them all.
04:29The Andes drain into the Pantanal,
04:32the biggest tropical wetland in the world.
04:41It sprawls across three countries.
04:48The size of Washington state, 17 million hectares of wet wonderland.
04:55For the intrepid traveller, it's a vast feast for the eyes.
05:02Lush green as far as the eye can see.
05:10Where real-life cowboys still roam.
05:14The gaucho move with the seasons.
05:19Driving their cattle, Pantaneros,
05:22to the freshest grazing in a timeless drama.
05:31But it's the incredible wildlife of the region,
05:34that really steals the show.
05:39It has the highest concentration of wildlife on the continent.
05:4635,000 species of plants,
05:49650 birds and 200 mammals.
05:52It's a wildlife lover's mecca.
05:58What would you tick off your bucket list?
06:02Crocodiles?
06:06There are plenty of them.
06:18The Pantanal supports 10 million caiman.
06:21The highest concentration of crocodiles on the planet.
06:38Or would it be the world's biggest parrots?
06:43Playful and social, they are entertaining and colourful creatures.
06:47An increasingly rare sight not to miss.
06:52As is the weirdest, most unique and most wonderful creature of South America.
06:58The giant anteater.
07:02There are four kinds of anteater.
07:04All South American exclusives.
07:08They have been doing their own thing for 50 million years.
07:15Tiny ants and termites don't seem like much of a meal.
07:19But with its 50-centimetre tongue, it can lap up 30,000 insects a day.
07:26Testimony to its diet, it's so easy for the anteater to fill up, that it can afford to spend 15
07:32hours a day, asleep.
07:39Sharing the open grassland, bizarre birds that can't fly.
07:46South America's own answer to the ostrich.
07:51Rears are the biggest birds in America's.
07:57Like their ostrich cousins, they are fast, topping 60 kilometres per hour.
08:04Which combined with their height and big eyes, mean that they are pretty good at keeping out of harm's way.
08:13During the breeding season, a dominant male will gather a group of females.
08:18Successful contenders herd the females together into harems.
08:25All of the girls lay their eggs into one giant nest, sometimes as many as 80.
08:32But it is the male that does all of the parenting from here on in.
08:38He sits on the nest and guards it.
08:42And when the chicks hatch.
08:47He teaches them where to find food and water.
08:53And defends them, even against close encounters with other rears.
09:08The little ones are keen to stretch their legs and will soon be ready to race around the Pantanal.
09:30The last of watershed, the biggest on earth.
09:36It pours over 200,000 cubic metres of water into the Atlantic, every second.
09:43More than 1,000 rivers become tributaries, flowing into the legendary Amazon.
09:51The heart of the continent, this river should be a must-see for everyone.
09:58It carries one-fifth of the world's fresh water.
10:03Its waters, stained by the tannins of leaves from the surrounding vegetation, flow like a well-stewed cup of tea.
10:21It's a jaw-dropping spectacle.
10:24But the life in the Amazon is just as mind-blowing as the river itself.
10:29So make sure you take the plunge.
10:43More than 3,000 kinds of fish populate her waters, as exciting a place for a diver as any reef.
10:52The athletic arowana can sling itself from the water to snatch insects.
11:00Though it might be a metre long, it can clear more than two metres above the surface.
11:29And the arapaima.
11:34Roughly the size of two bath tubs is one of the biggest freshwater fish, and one of the few that
11:40has to breathe air.
11:42It can only stay underwater for 20 minutes, and gulps at the surface, giving fish fans a chance to catch
11:49a glimpse.
11:58It's an adaptation that helps it stalk stagnant shallows.
12:09The plentiful fish attract fish eaters.
12:15Another South American special, the biggest otters on earth.
12:25Giant otters are sometimes known as river wolves, because they hunt in packs.
12:34Most otters are loners, but not these monsters.
12:39Families stay together, defending their territory from rivals.
12:48By working together, they can herd fish.
12:53The fearless giants will even work together to tackle caiman.
12:59Up to 20 of these man-sized predators hunting together is the sighting of any wildlife watcher's dreams.
13:08Up to 20 of these man-sized predators.
13:09Up to 20 of these man-sized predators.
13:09Up to 20 of these man-sized predators.
13:14Up to 20 of these man-sized predators.
13:17Grazing along the river banks are other giants.
13:24Capybaras are the biggest rodents on the planet.
13:30Looking like rats on steroids, capybaras tower over their cousins.
13:37In the way they live, capybaras are more like hippos than hamsters.
13:43With their eyes, ears and nostrils on the tops of their heads.
13:46So like a periscope, they can hide in the water, but still keep an eye on what's going on.
13:57Perfectly at home on land, or in the water, they get full access to the lush plant life.
14:06The wildlife are trunks of submerged trees.
14:22The trees along the banks mark the fringe of South America's greatest treasure.
14:28The Amazon Rainforest.
14:31A precious, vital resource for the country and the world.
14:37The Amazon represents more than half of the world's total rainforest.
14:43More than half a billion hectares.
14:45Big enough to cover two-thirds of the United States.
14:51A visit has to be the ultimate jungle experience.
14:57It has diversity to blow your mind.
15:02There are more than 40,000 kinds of plant.
15:06Some of which are giant.
15:13Many of the trees raise 60 meters above the ground.
15:16While the record holder breaks through the canopy to reach a maximum height of nearly 90 meters.
15:35The plants support life in abundance, including humans.
15:45More than 300 indigenous human communities depend on the forest.
15:52Around 50 are still isolated, even uncontacted by the outside world.
16:01Many others still live traditional lives.
16:15Imagine the experience of going bush, feeling the raw energy of the jungle.
16:33If you are a bug fan, the Amazon is a good destination.
16:4295% of animal life here is insect.
16:49More than two and a half million species have been found so far.
16:55Some demonstrating incredible camouflage.
17:04And others with remarkable societies.
17:12The base of the food chain, the insects feed nearly 400 species of reptiles.
17:31The warm, wet, humid rainforest is also a haven for over 1,000 kinds of frogs.
17:45The Amazon has the highest diversity of amphibians on the planet.
17:57These colourful forest dwellers are well worth seeking out.
18:02But don't get too close.
18:07There are around 100 kinds of poison dart frogs.
18:12There are around 100 kinds of poison dart frogs.
18:12They secrete toxins onto their skin that can paralyse and even kill potential predators.
18:19They are only a few centimetres long, but not to be underestimated.
18:31They sport some of the most beautiful colours in the forest.
18:39But it's really the birds that are the gems in the jungle.
18:45With well over 1,000 species, 20% of all the world's birds live here.
18:51One of the highest diversities on earth.
18:54Make this a bird watcher's dream destination.
19:07Parrots steal the show for many.
19:11There are 30 species moving around.
19:17Fortunately, sometimes they seem willing to show off.
19:23The parrots make their living eating fruits.
19:25It makes for a dramatic kaleidoscope of colour.
19:34They are so special that no trip to South America would be complete without seeing one.
19:41Though don't expect riveting company.
19:47Sloths sleep for up to 20 hours a day.
19:58Some of South America's animals are weird, to say the least.
20:02But others are nothing less than magnificent.
20:09The Amazon is the best place to hunt for a glimpse of this spectacular feline.
20:16The biggest predator on the continent.
20:22The jaguar.
20:25The biggest cat to roam the Americas.
20:27Globally, only lions and tigers are bigger.
20:33The jaguar truly is an awe-inspiring sight.
20:43A good-sized individual can weigh twice as much as a Great Dane.
20:48No other animal can challenge it.
20:50And any can appear in its menu.
20:54More muscular than any other cat.
20:56It has the most powerful bite for its size.
20:59And adaptation to tackle the most dangerous prey.
21:06The strength it needs to bite into the thick skull of a caiman.
21:13The strength it needs to bite into the thick skull of a caiman.
21:47The name jaguar derives from a local word that means, he who kills with one leap.
21:53So if jaguars are on your list, be careful.
22:01The name jaguar derives from a local word that means, he who kills with one leap.
22:10One in ten of all species in the world live here in the Amazon.
22:16And there are many more to find.
22:19So far since the millennium, more than 2,000 new species have been found.
22:28You never know, you might be the person to find the next.
22:34Something beyond even bucket list dreams.
22:38But in this dense, wondrous vegetation, it's a real possibility.
22:47The diversity of life in South America, and the evolution driving it, is truly enough to blow your mind.
22:55If you see evolution itself in action, then there can be no bucket list destination more important than the place
23:02where the great Darwin himself discovered how evolution works.
23:08A dream destination like no other.
23:12Dive with iguanas.
23:21Or take a slow, very slow strolling with the giant tortoises of the Galapagos.
23:29The name Galapagos comes from the Spanish word for satisfaction.
23:36Not only a great bucket list animal, but a significant moment in history to tick off the list too.
23:45And the surrounding oceans, bathed by three major ocean currents.
23:51Resulting in some of the most spectacular marine life on Earth.
23:57South America's landscapes show the most incredible diversity.
24:02A feast for the mind.
24:07But moreover, the continent's wild places offer a life support system on which the entire globe depends.
24:25particularly in tons of carbon, and is perhaps our most important ally in our fight against climate change.
24:34But like all natural wonders, the wilderness of South America is under threat.
25:01STORE
25:02In less than one generation, South America has lost an area of forest bigger than Texas.
25:14deforestation is destroying the equivalent of 20 football fields of jungle per minute
25:25the timber is sold off and the land cleared for raising cattle
25:45it's vital for the health of the land and the people living in those countries but also for
25:51the rest of us all over the world all of us must work together to save it we need it
26:07and we need bucket list destinations places to enrich our dreams to inspire and excite us
26:15to keep us searching for knowledge and experiences wow us leave us in awe
26:32and make the world a wonderful place to be
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