Caatinga biome, a semi-arid scrub forest situated in the northeast of Brazil, extremely rich in natural resources. The region is one the most threatened Brazilian natural landscapes and some areas are suffering from desertification. Pernambuco State.


The Caatinga is the only exclusively Brazilian biome, which means that a large part of its biological heritage cannot be found anywhere else on the planet.


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Location: Pernambuco State, Brazil
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