By tapping the expertise of indigenous hunters, researchers found that conventional surveying techniques underestimate animal populations and miss species in the remote Amazon. Producing an accurate count is important for planning conservation efforts. Wikimedia Commons The lowland tapir is a culturally important animal in many Amazonian societies. The Amazon rainforest has long been known for being an exotic place in the world, full of lush vegetation and diverse wildlife – perhaps even more than we…
The Amazon rainforest might be home to more animals than previously thought, Stanford scientists show
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