The Mata Atlantica: Brazil's Other Rainforest

Explore the Mata Atlantica that once covered Brazil's coast for over a thousand miles. More

One of the world's most diverse forests, the Mata Atlantica once covered Brazil's southeastern coast for over a thousand miles and still blankets the steep hills of Río de Janeiro. Now less than 10% remains, much of it in protected parks. Within the Mata, runaway slaves established their villages, some of which persist and can only be reached by boat.

AIR DATE 7/2/16