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There is nowhere in the world like the Cerrado -- a tropical savanna in Brazil that the Xakriabá people call home. . The Xakriabá people are deeply connected to this unique ecosystem, through history and ritual. . The Cerrado has nearly 5,000 plant and animal species only found within its expanse. But due to commercial agriculture and deforestation, the savanna is only 20% of its original size. . What remains of it lies mainly within Indigenous lands. . While the Xakriabá fight for legal ownership of their territory, they manage its biodiversity and protect their traditional way of life. . As the current pandemic grows in Brazil, The Xakriabá must protect themselves from COVID-19 and a rise in illegal deforestation. . What can you do to help the Xakriabá and other Indigenous people protect their heritage and the biodiversity of our shared planet? . Xakriabá photographer, @edgarkanayko, says: “People can help us directly and indirectly, supporting us, providing visibility, and ...

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