Science & Technology Albino Lowland Tapirs discovered in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest A rare sight: researchers from Brazil recently discovered two albino Lowland Tapirs in the Atlantic forest. Their discovery provides a […]
Science & Technology Sugarcane plantations and deforestation threaten Brazil’s carnivores Despite being overlooked in previous studies, coatis and ocelots can still be found in the Atlantic Forest of the Pernambuco Endemism Center (PEC), a biodiversity hotspot in Brazil. However, both species have low density, indicating severe population decline. New records highlight the importance of forest remnants to support the carnivorous fauna in this region.
Science & Technology When a myth came true: Blindness in bats Despite popular belief, bats are not blind. Their vision plays an important role in environmental recognition, and as a result […]