The fires are largely responsible for the pollution related to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. A study shows that the Amazon rainforest is capable of absorbing 26,000 tons of particulate matter per year and that indigenous territories contribute 27% of this total. Preserving them prevents 15 million new cases of illness every year.
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Arapaima: the sweetness of the freshwater giant
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 200 kg.