The 10 most endangered forests in the world (With Pictures)

5. Atlantic Forest, South America

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The Atlantic Forest extends along the Atlantic coast of Brazil, to parts of Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, including the offshore archipelago of Fernando de Noronha and other islands off the coast of Brazil. This tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests comprise 20,000 plant species. Over 24 Critically Endangered vertebrate species, including lion tamarins and six bird species, are found here. Sugarcane and coffee plantations, with Now, with the increased expansion of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo’s urbanization have threatened the region, except about 8% of the original habitat.