The Pantanal Conservation Area in Brazil has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000 based on its rich biodiversity, freshwater wetlands, and ecological processes. It is home to jaguars, giant otters, capybaras, at least 650 species of birds, and many other species of animals. The conservation area is only a small part of the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. About 95% is privately owned for cattle ranching, agriculture, logging, and development.