Natural Environment
In Chaco territory can be found 4 special ecosystems: the Floodplain of the Paraguay River, Pozo Azul, Laguna Salada and the Floodplain of the Pilcomayo River.
The deviation of the Pilcomayo River towards Argentina has produced several changes in the habits of the people; the drought causes the migration of the jacarés to most humid areas, and also the spreading of diseases.
Some species of plants in danger are: timbó, samu’u, white and red quebracho and karanday. Among the animal species in danger are: carpincho, jurumi, jacaré and tapir.
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