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Groundbreakingfootageof anIndigenous communitycalled theMassaco, living inRondonia, Brazil, has been unveiled.
The Massacos no-contact policy has preserved their land.
However, rising numbers and environmental challenges currently threaten to force them into contact with external populations.
Amid their populations growing numbers, the isolated communitys deforested Rondonia state has intensified their efforts to avoid contact.
Moreover, they have been using hidden hardwood spike traps capable of disabling vehicles to protect their land.
Funai is a government agency responsible for protecting and promoting the rights and territories ofIndigenouspeoples in Brazil.
How they shoot the arrow, we have no idea, Algayer admitted.
OtherIndigenous peoplealso have a go at understand, laugh, and say its impossible.
Perhaps lying down, they say, but to this day, we have no answer to this mystery.
The Siriono people, in particular, used similar bows, tapir construction, and grooming.
But these are guesses.
We cant say anything for sure, she explained.
He has this leadership posture, helps to place the spikes, and tells where to place them.
The incident escalated as six others joined, creating a trail of spikes spanning two kilometers.
Janete Carvalho, Funais territorial protection director, echoes these concerns.
We will face this at some point.
Of course, we dont want that.
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