High Diversity (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption The threatened Brazilian Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It is home to some 2,200 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, many of them endemic to the region, such as this green-headed tanager. Credit Pedro Piffer Usage Restrictions Credit must be given. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.