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Ingenious solution: hanging bridges in the Amazon to protect primates

In the depths of the Amazon, an innovative conservation project has managed to reduce the mortality of endangered primate species. The initiative, led by researcher Fernanda Abra, consists of installing suspended bridges between the treetops, allowing monkeys to cross...

Gold mining is turning the Amazon into a desert

The Amazon Rainforest, considered the lungs of the planet, is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis due to gold mining, which threatens to turn it into a desert. This activity has transformed vast expanses of jungle into arid and sterile...

5 facts about the black caiman, the camouflage expert living in the rivers of the Amazon

It is very likely that a prey of the **black caiman** (Melanosuchus niger) does not realize how close it is until it is too late. This is because the **largest caiman in South America** is an expert at blending...

The drought caused by climate change will severely affect Amazonian amphibians.

Amphibians in the Amazon will be especially affected by the drought caused by climate change. A study published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Climate Change states that territories worldwide that constitute the habitats of terrestrial and arboreal amphibians could...

27 new species discovered in the Peruvian Amazon

The **Peruvian Amazon** covers an area of 782,880.55 km² located east of the **Andes Mountain Range**. It is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, hosting numerous endemic species, encompassing two natural regions: the low jungle and...

Mining exploitation in Ecuador: one of the most diverse ecosystems is in danger.

Mining exploitation in Ecuador and a governmental decision jeopardize one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, the Yasuní National Park, located in this Latin American country. In 2023, citizens decided, through a popular vote, to keep the oil...

Rubber recycling saved the economy of an Amazonian village.

With the **recycling of rubber**, an activity that saved the economy of **Marajó**, an Amazonian village in **Brazil**, resurfaced. The recent resurgence of the **"siringuero" trade** in a impoverished region in the north of the country activated a sustainable economy...

Brazil faces a 79% surge in wildfire devastation in 2024

In 2024, Brazil experienced a **devastation by fires**, with a **dramatic 79% increase** in the burned vegetal surface compared to the previous year, resulting in the **burning of 30.8 million hectares**, especially in the **Amazon**, as revealed by a...

The biodiversity of trees drives fish richness in the Amazon.

According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, the species richness of fish in the Amazon is determined by factors such as the extent of the flooded forest,...

Historical record of fires in the Brazilian Amazon over the past 17 years

The Amazon rainforest in Brazil experienced a historic record of fires in 2024, the highest in 17 years, according to government data. The vast biome faced months of prolonged drought, exacerbating conditions for forest fires. Alarming data from INPE on the...

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Small actions that create a big environmental impact: how to contribute to caring for the planet

Environmental problems are becoming increasingly evident, making it essential for all of us to participate in environmental protection through...