TOH edition: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 · Planet & Nature
Seven Indigenous Women Are Walking Amazon Riverbanks to Save a Disappearing Turtle
Reported by Good Good Good
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In the Amazon, seven Siekopai women known as the Tari Nomiowa’i, or 'turtle women,' are patrolling remote riverbanks to protect the nests of endangered freshwater turtles. By locating fresh tracks and guarding fragile clutches against predators and poachers, they are giving the severely depleted population space to recover. Their daily commitment pairs ancestral river knowledge with practical conservation to ensure the species endures.
A tiny group of committed Indigenous guardians demonstrates how intimate local knowledge and daily dedication can turn the tide for endangered wildlife.
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