Wildlife: Tourists film sloth swimming in river in Brazil’s Amazonas state
A group was taking a boat tour through Anavilhanas National Park in Novo Airão when…
Indigenous burial site: Excavations reveal archaeological site in Brazil’s Amazonas state
Researchers identified four burial urns and more than 200 archaeological fragments at the Jauari archaeological…
Swimming prohibited: Video shows lake teeming with piranhas in Tocantins
Footage recorded by a sport fisherman surpassed 1 million views on social media. The images…
Abundant catch: Video of Jaraqui Fishing Goes Viral on Social Media in Amazonas State
Shared on social media, the video shows a group of fishermen with a large number…
Wildlife on public road: Anteater rescued near school in urban area of Macapá
The animal was seen leaving the backyard of a home and appeared frightened by passing…
Troubling Situation: Fire at landfill causes disruption for residents in Amazonas municipality
The site used for solid waste disposal has a history of environmental violations and fines.
Crime Base: Illegal airstrip destroyed during operation in Brazil’s Amazonas state
Brazil’s Federal Police are investigating a criminal organization that used the airstrip, built in a…
Operation: Group investigated over drug trafficking in Brazil’s Amazonas state
According to Brazil's Federal Police, the organization used small aircraft, pilots and clandestine airstrips to…
Freshwater wildlife: 85-centimeter cachara catfish caught in lake in southern Tocantins
The fish was caught during a nighttime fishing trip in Araguaçu and, according to local…
Highly venomous: Green pit viper photographed in Amazon rainforest park
The snake was found during an expedition to Tumucumaque Mountains National Park in Amapá state.…