Mawsynram, a small village located in the state of Meghalaya, has the distinction of being the wettest place on Earth, with an enormous amount of rainfall occurring there each year. For most of us, this might sound like a rather unpleasant, even unlivable, condition.
But as we see with many things, with nature, what might seem like an extreme condition might just provide an opportunity. The constant rain has created a rich, dense environment, full of life. The rain has created a forest, a misty landscape, and a rich soil that has made this region a biodiversity hotspot.
From rare mammals, through striking birds, to reptiles, the fauna of this region reflects its intensity. While some of them are well-known, others are not, but they are all uniquely suited to survive, even thrive, in one of the wettest climates on Earth.
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