WHAT'S HIDDEN IN THE TREES OF THE AMAZON?
- Feb 4, 2026
- 1:03
- Short
Paul Rosolie explains that the Amazon rainforest is the largest continuous rainforest on Earth, larger than the entire lower 48 states. He says there are still areas no human has ever explored, with a canopy rising over one hundred and fifty feet where roughly half of all rainforest life exists.
Can you imagine places on Earth that humans have never stepped foot in?
Brief Summary
The episode covers the size, biodiversity, and unexplored areas of the Amazon rainforest.
Key points
- The Size of the Amazon Rainforest. The Amazon rainforest spans about 7 million miles squared, larger than the lower 48 states.
- Unexplored Areas. 100% of the Amazon rainforest has parts that remain unexplored.
- Biodiversity Apex. The Amazon rainforest is home to the most terrestrial wildlife known in the universe.
Episode highlights
- Unexplored Areas100% of the Amazon rainforest has parts that remain unexplored.“There are still parts of the Amazon rainforest that are unexplored.”0:16Feb 4, 2026
- Biodiversity ApexThe Amazon rainforest is home to the most terrestrial wildlife known in the universe.“There's never been more terrestrial wildlife anywhere on Earth than in the Amazon rainforest.”0:44Feb 4, 2026
