Why are there no bridges over the Amazon River?

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Despite being around 4,300 miles in length, the Amazon River surprisingly has no bridges.

The Amazon River is the world's second-longest river and one of the planet's most significant waterways.

It contains more fresh water by volume than any other river, is home to the world's largest species of river dolphin, and hosts 100 species of electric fish and up to 60 species of piranhas. Yet, despite its many and varied qualities, there is something that cannot be found on the Amazon River : bridges. Given the Amazon flows through three countries and more…

 

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The article says they have river dolphins and piranhas How do the dolphins stay safe from the piranhas

Well, duhh that area is mostly populated by indigenous tribes who don’t drive SUV’s? And their tech would only allow really low bridges? And they commute via boat? Bridges would impare the boats? Ergo they have their own ways!!

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