In a protected part of the Amazon, Bacuri, a young manatee that was found stranded and alone, is being raised in captivity.

Are you ready to learn about one of the most extraordinary places on the planet - the Amazon Rainforest - and the incredible ...

Bacuri’s care is shared by three institutions: the Emílio Goeldi Museum, the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity ...

The Amazonian manatee is the region’s largest mammal ... Once he has fully transitioned to a plant-based diet, he’ll spend time in a river enclosure before his release. That site will be ...

The Amazonian manatee is the region’s largest mammal ... “We can’t just come here and do things without their consent.” The Curua River crosses the Caxiuana National Forest with Emilio ...

To help the manatee population recover ... upstream along the Amazon River. Dozens of dolphins died near Mamiraua in 2023, likely due to soaring water temperatures during a historic drought.