Chelonians, which include turtles, terrapins and tortoises, have been part of the local population’s diet since colonizers arrived on the Amazon River. That meat has become common on people’s tables, especially in riverside and traditional communities. However, deficient law enforcement in remote areas and poaching threaten species and Amazon biodiversity.
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Inside Climate News: Amazonic farmers are stewards of the land
Brazil’s deforestation blacklist and market forces have helped spur many communities to think about deforestation differently.