The Beni River, part of the Madeira Drainage in Bolivia, is home to one of the most biodiverse regions of the world, including the Pilón Largas and Madidi National Parks. The region is inhabited by 424 species of flora, 201 species of terrestrial mammals, 652 species of birds, 483 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 515 species of fish. The area is also home to Indigenous communities, including Tsimanes, Tacanas, Mosetenes, and Uchupiamonas peoples, and rural farmers.
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