The Amazon River, the world's largest and most mysterious river, is undoubtedly a dream destination for human explorers. But at the same time, it is also a forbidden place that hides countless dangers, not to mention swimming, and even approaching it can make people wary. What makes this river so intimidating? Let's unravel the mystery and see how "fierce" this river really is!
First of all, the size of the Amazon River is enough to be awe-inspiring. Can you imagine a river whose flow is so large that it exceeds the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Nile River combined? During the rainy season, the water level of the Amazon River can soar by 20 meters, and the width of the river will increase by tens of meters. You know, even modern technology is helpless in the face of such a flood, let alone the flesh alone. Do you dare to swim in such a river?
Secondly, the Amazon River is filled with so many creatures that it is like a moving "world of creatures". There are more than 2,500 species of fish in the world, and many of them are "fierce people" who can threaten human life. For example, piranhas, although their ability to eat people is exaggerated, they will also unceremoniously gnaw on your flesh when confronted with unconscious people, and arapaima are so powerful that they can knock you to the ground with a sweep of their tail, and even break your bones. Do you dare to swim in such a river?
What's even more terrifying is that there are even animals in the Amazon that can use "magic"! Electric eels, for example, emit up to 800 volts, which is many times higher than household voltage. Don't underestimate their size, if you are not careful, you may be electrocuted by their "electric shock" to the point of losing consciousness, and falling into the river is equivalent to suicide. So swimming? It's a dead act in the Amazon! Would you dare to swim in a river like that?
In addition to fish, there are also a variety of ferocious beasts along the Amazon River, such as jaguars, crocodiles, large pythons, etc. They forage for food by the river, and if they accidentally target them, they may be brutally attacked at any point. What's even more terrifying is that there is even a small thing called "toothpick fish" in the Amazon River, which even has a barb, and if you accidentally let it get into the urethra, it will be really "painful"!
Speaking of which, are you also frightened by the ferocity of the Amazon River? But that's far from all. The Amazon River itself is a moving "natural killer"! The river is flat in the lower reaches of the river, and it is very easy to flood or even divert, and the homes of nearby residents have been repeatedly razed to the ground. So do you really dare to take a dip in the Amazon River?
Some people may say that although there are many dangers, as long as you are careful and take protective measures, swimming is not impossible, right? No kidding! In the small clinics in the Amazon River basin, you can see patients with amputations due to small wounds at any time. Do you think it's a serious wound? It's just that once a wound is infected, it is difficult to heal without medical care. So swimming in the Amazon River, even a small scratch, can cost you your life. Do you still dare?
Overall, what makes the Amazon so scary and dangerous is precisely because it retains its pure and wild side. It is a masterpiece of nature and there is little trace of man. But because of this, it has become a "rebel" that is difficult for us modern people to tame. After hundreds of millions of years of carving, it has long had its own rules, and if you want to hide in its territory, you must obey its rules. Otherwise, the Amazon will teach you a lesson and know who is the master of the land.
So there's no better way to deal with the threat of the Amazon than to be in awe. The aborigines along the river have set a good example for us, using their ancestral wisdom to live in harmony with the river, and if they don't provoke it, they will naturally be protected from it. As outsiders, we should listen to the teachings of nature with a pious mindset, follow the rules of the game of the Amazon River, respect and cherish its existence, and not think that human beings can do anything. After all, human beings are always a tiny speck of dust in front of nature.
Perhaps one day, with the advancement of technology, humans will be able to tame the majesty of the Amazon. But until that day comes, the river will remain a "forbidden place", a mysterious treasure trove waiting to be opened by humans. So let us be humble for a moment, revere it with a reverent heart, understand it, and work to unravel its mysteries, rather than blindly challenge its authority. That's the best way we treat the Amazon River.
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