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'X' comes from the Portuguese word 'pantano' that literally translates to as 'wetland'. It is a refuge for iconic wildlife. It is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the world. It spans across three South American countries primarily Brazil. Identify 'X'?

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Amazon River Basin
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Río Negro
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The Pantanal
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The Llanos
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The correct option is C The Pantanal
'X' in the above given question refers to the Pantanal. It is the world’s largest wetland and a gigantic seasonal floodplain. It extends across Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil. It covers over 70,000 square miles. Each year torrential rains fill the Pantanal’s giant basin, creating a vast flooded landscape. The Pantanal provides sanctuary to a myriad of wildlife consisting of a rich variety of butteflies, mammals, and reptiles. Interestingly, around 95% of the Pantanal is under private ownership, the majority of which is used for cattle grazing.

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