Spanning 6.7 million km²—twice the size of India—the Amazon Biome is virtually unrivaled in scale, complexity, and diversity. The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s richest and most varied biological reservoir, home to several million species of insects, plants, birds, and other forms of life, many still unknown to science. The health of the Amazon is directly linked to the health of the planet. Containing an estimated 90–140 billion tons of carbon, the forests play a vital role in stabilizing both local and global climates. But deforestation releases vast amounts of this carbon, with consequences felt worldwide. Walking the rainforest trails or gliding along one of its countless rivers, I can hardly comprehend the richness of life hidden within. Around every bend lies a new surprise: the call of a bird, a butterfly weaving between the trees, or some unseen creature rustling in the canopy. One could spend a lifetime exploring here and still make new discoveries. Observing this wonder of the world fills you with humility—a humility I hope will inspire humanity to preserve this irreplaceable marvel.