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Do you know how to react vis-à-vis tion of wildlife trafficking?

When identifying an irregular situation related to wildlife, it is possible to report anonymously or not anonymously. How to do it? If you are...

Private Reserve of Natural Heritage

The Private Reserve Natural Heritage (RPPN) is the only category of conservation units recognized by the Brazilian Government. Owners who recognize...

Our woods, our lives

Riparian or ciliary forests play an important overall role, since they are located in a micro-watershed (creeks) vital area. They receive this name...

Tapirs

Considered Brazil’s largest terrestrial mammal and South America’s second largest, tapirs can weigh up to 300 kg and grow up to over 242 cm in...

Animal trafficking

Animal trafficking is the third largest illegal activity in the world, just behind drugs and arms traffick. Illegal trade can reach over 38 million...

Wild animals are not pets!

In 2007, CONAMA-Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (Environment National Board), passed a resolution establishing the criteria to authorize some...

The road to animal rescue

Animals rescued by the Environmental Police that are in no condition to be released back into the wild are sent to “Mantenedouros” (wildlife nurseries) such as ours. There they will enjoy a more dignified life.