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Hunting And Use Of Terrestrial Fauna Used By Caicaras From The Atlantic Forest Coast (Brazil)
Natalia Hanazaki, Romulo R.N. Alves, and Alpina Begossi, 2009
Background
The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is considered one of the hotspots for conservation, comprising remnants of rain forest along the eastern Brazilian coast. Its native inhabitants in the Southeastern coast include the Caicaras (descendants from Amerindians and European colonizers), with a deep knowledge on the natural resources used for their livelihood.
Methods
We studied the use of the terrestrial fauna in three Caicara communities, through open-ended interviews with 116 native residents. Data were checked through systematic observations and collection of zoological material.
Results
The dependence on the terrestrial fauna by Caicaras is especially for food and medicine. The main species used are Didelphis spp., Dasyprocta azarae, Dasypus novemcinctus, and small birds (several species of Turdidae). Contrasting with a high dependency on terrestrial fauna resources by native Amazonians, the Caicaras do not show a constant dependency on these resources. Nevertheless, the occasional hunting of native animals represents a complimentary source of animal protein.
Conclusions
Indigenous or local knowledge on native resources is important in order to promote local development in a sustainable way, and can help to conserve biodiversity, particularly if the resource is sporadically used and not commercially exploited.
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine; 5: 36
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On This Day in Indigenous History
Wednesday, 01 September 1858
The Battle of Four Lakes
On This Day: In 1858 over 500 Coeur d'Alene people fought Colonel George H. Wright and 600 soldiers at the Battle of Four Lakes near present-day Spokane, Washington. Wright attacked and drove off the Indians inflicting heavy losses while reportedly not losing a single soldier due to the long range (500+ yards) of the new Springfield Model 1855 Rifle-Musket vs. the short range (50-100 yards) of the Indian's smoothbores. Over 60 Coeur d'Alene warriors lost their life protecting their people and land.
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