Refauna program successfully reintroduced agoutis, howler monkeys, and blue-and-yellow macaws to Tijuca National Park.
The initiative aims to combat 'empty forest syndrome' by restoring seed dispersal mechanisms.
Recent reintroduction of macaws faced challenges, leading to temporary recapture for human-aversion training.
Key Facts
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01 — What / Thesis
Rewilding efforts in Tijuca National Park
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02 — Who / Subject
Refauna, Alexandra Pires, Tijuca National Park
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03 — Where / Locus
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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04 — When / Temporality
January 7, 2026
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