The Amazon rainforest is the “Lungs of the Earth.” It’s vital to global climate stability, yet deforestation and devastating fires are threatening its very existence. Scientists say it is quickly approaching a tipping point from which it will not be able to recover. It’s up to each of us to do what we can to protect the rainforest. Indigenous peoples are its best stewards and are seeking our support to protect their homes and the Amazon. People from all over the world are coming together to stan

Scroll through our interactive rainforest experience and explore 50 species native to the Amazon. Explore here: pbs.org/amazonrainforest | Nature | PBS