1. The Amazon River Once Flowed in the Opposite Direction . Between 65 and 145 million years ago, the Amazon River flowed towards the Pacific Ocean, in the opposite direction it flows today.

The Amazon River is nothing short of a natural wonder, acclaimed as the largest river by volume globally. More than 1,100 ...

The Amazon is the second longest river in the world, after the Nile River in Africa. Image: Unsplash. It's over 6,400 kilometers long and contains about 20% of the world's river water.

The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest rainforest and river system, and the most biologically diverse place on earth. It covers roughly 40% of South America, spanning Brazil, Bolivia, Peru ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Facts About the River Amazon.--Steam Navigation and Railroads ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 24 No. 9 (February 1871), p. 128 doi ...

In the Amazon River, the mystical Pink River Dolphin captivates with its unique color and folklore. Discover some astonishing facts about this rare freshwater species!

Ten Fascinating Facts About the Arapaima, the Largest Freshwater Fish in South America. This keystone species of the Amazon River ecosystem are a fearsome predator with many names.