Mata Atlântica is the Atlantic Rain Forest formerly covering the wet coastal hills behind the Atlantic beaches of Brazil (mostly in the Serra do Mar. Mata Atlântica is now designated a World Biosphere Reserve and contains a large number of highly endangered species including the well known marmosets and golden lion tamarins. It has been extensively cleared since colonial times. The remnant is estimated to be less than 10% of the original and that is often broken into hilltop islands.

External links

• The Nature Conservancy: Atlantic Forest (with photo)
• Brazil rain forest project - Conservation significance of the Atlantic Forest
• Embassy of Brazil in London : Atlantic Forest