by Instituto Libio | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Animal trafficking is the third largest illegal activity in the world, just behind drugs and arms traffick. Illegal trade can reach over 38 million animals. Wildlife is removed from its natural habitat and is illegally traded. Illegal trading meets various interests,...
by Instituto Libio | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Private Reserve Natural Heritage (RPPN) is the only category of conservation units recognized by the Brazilian Government. Owners who recognize the ecologic importance of these reserves, and effectively engage in Nature and biodiversity conservation efforts in...
by Instituto Libio | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
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 length. They are found from the South of Venezuela down to the North of Argentina, in open spaces or forests near...
by Instituto Libio | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 2007, CONAMA-Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (Environment National Board), passed a resolution establishing the criteria to authorize some wild species to be considered locally as pets – the so-called “Pet List”. In the last few months, this subject was once...
