Baku, November 2, AZERTAC The Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves are located in the Brazilian states of Paraná and São Paulo and extend over nearly 470,000 hectares, representing one of the largest and best-preserved domains of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, and one of the most threatened biomes of the world.The region, which has a large number of rare and endemic species, is exceptionally varied. Moreover, the site also has an exceptional aesthetic interest, with its altitudinal gradient ranging from mountains to the sea, its estuary, wild rivers, coastal islands, numerous waterfalls and karst phenomena.More than 300 caves (including the Casa de Pedra Cave which has the largest portico in the world at 215 meters high, and Santana Cave which is one of the most highly decorated), the rocky mountains and breathtaking coastal scenery, contribute to the exceptional aesthetic interest of the region.The property’s flora and fauna are considered as the most diverse in the world; with 450 species of trees, as well as 120 animal species could be encounter in the Reserves. The property is home to some endangered predators, including jaguar, ocelot and the bush dog (Speothos venaticus). Some of the world’s rarest primates, such as the woolly spider monkey (Brachyteles arachnoides), the largest primate in the Americas, and the little “black-faced lion” monkey (Leontopithecus caissara), recorded only in 1990 and endemic to the region, could also be found in the property.Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999, the site boasts with its diverse aviafauna, with 350 bird species recorded in the Reserves.