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world2 months ago•4 min saved

Digitally unveiled: HD glimpse of an uncontacted Amazon tribe in interview

A conservationist's Lex Fridman interview features never-before-seen HD footage of an uncontacted Amazon tribe, showing tense signaling that relaxes as they approach; researchers estimate about 200 such groups remain, and experts warn that contact can spread disease and destabilize communities, underscoring no-contact policies and ongoing land protection.

via New York Post|

#amazon-rainforest #conservation #indigenous-rights

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Uncontacted Tribe Spotted Amid Logging in Peruvian Amazon"

Rare images of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in the Peruvian Amazon have been released, showing them near areas where logging companies are active. The tribe has been seen more frequently, likely due to the encroachment of loggers, and has been spotted near villages and across the border in Brazil. Logging activities threaten their habitat, causing them to flee and seek food elsewhere.

via The Guardian|

#amazon-rainforest #environment #indigenous-rights