The Red Uakari (Cacajao calvus ucayalii) The red uakari (Cacajao calvus ucayalii), also known as the bald uakari, is a primate native to the Amazon rainforest, characterized by its distinctive appearance: a hairless, bright red face, a short tail, and a reddish coat. This highly specialized species has a limited geographical distribution, with the largest […]

The Amazon rainforest is home to the largest and most biodiverse tropical forest on the planet, containing approximately 10% of the world’s known biodiversity. This unique region spans nine countries and includes more than 3,000 officially recognized Indigenous territories. Brazil holds about 60% of the Amazon, followed by Peru with 13% and Colombia with 10%, […]