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The '''Iberá Wetlands''' (in Spanish, '''''Esteros del Iberá''''', from [[Guaraní language|Guaraní]] ''ý berá'' "bright water") are the second-largest [[wetland]]s in [[South America]]. They are located in the center and center-north of the {{province|Corrientes|Argentina}}. The ''Esteros'' are a mix of [[swamp]]s, [[bog]]s, stagnant [[lake]]s, [[lagoon]]s, natural [[slough]] and courses of water of pluvial origin, with a total area of between 15,000 and 20,000 km². |
The '''Iberá Wetlands''' (in Spanish, '''''Esteros del Iberá''''', from [[Guaraní language|Guaraní]] ''ý berá'' "bright water") are the second-largest [[wetland]]s in [[South America]]. They are located in the center and center-north of the {{province|Corrientes|Argentina}}. The ''Esteros'' are a mix of [[swamp]]s, [[bog]]s, stagnant [[lake]]s, [[lagoon]]s, natural [[slough (wetland)|slough]] and courses of water of pluvial origin, with a total area of between 15,000 and 20,000 km². |
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Since 1982, the wetlands are part of a protected area (the Iberá Natural Reserve), which comprises 13,000 km² (14% of the surface area of Corrientes, the largest protected area in Argentina). Iberá is also one of the most important fresh water reservoirs in the continent. |
Since 1982, the wetlands are part of a protected area (the Iberá Natural Reserve), which comprises 13,000 km² (14% of the surface area of Corrientes, the largest protected area in Argentina). Iberá is also one of the most important fresh water reservoirs in the continent. |
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Revision as of 21:53, 9 February 2006
The Iberá Wetlands (in Spanish, Esteros del Iberá, from Guaraní ý berá "bright water") are the second-largest wetlands in South America. They are located in the center and center-north of the province of Corrientes, Argentina. The Esteros are a mix of swamps, bogs, stagnant lakes, lagoons, natural slough and courses of water of pluvial origin, with a total area of between 15,000 and 20,000 km².
Since 1982, the wetlands are part of a protected area (the Iberá Natural Reserve), which comprises 13,000 km² (14% of the surface area of Corrientes, the largest protected area in Argentina). Iberá is also one of the most important fresh water reservoirs in the continent.
The Natural Reserve hosts a large biodiversity, including four species that have been declared "provincial natural monuments": the lobito de río (a species of otter), the aguará guazú (a fox), the venado de las Pampas (Pampas deer) and the ciervo de los pantanos (swamp deer). It is also home to the two Argentine species of alligator, the yacaré negro and the yacaré overo, as well as the capybara (the world's largest rodent) and about 350 bird species.
Reference
- Marshlands of Iberá (in English)
- Posada Aguapé (in Spanish)