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The jaguar, also known as the black jaguar, is a species of carnivorous mammal of the felid family found in the Americas. It is the third largest feline in the world, after the tiger and the lion.
Brazilwood or Pernambuco wood, also called arabutã, ibirapiranga, ibirapitá, ibirapitanga, orabutã, inkwood, Pernambuco wood and rosewood, is a leguminous tree native to the Atlantic Forest.
The golden lion tamarin is a primate endemic to Brazil, of the Callitrichidae family and Leontopithecus genus.
It occurs exclusively in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
The Ipê do Cerrado is known for its exuberant flowers. These are large trees that enjoy heat and full sun. They can reach 6 to 14 meters in height and have trunks that are 30 to 50 centimeters wide.
The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), also known as guará, aguará, aguaraçu, maned wolf, mane wolf and red wolf, is a species of canid endemic to South America. It can reach between 20 and 30 kilos in weight and up to 90 centimeters in height.
The Samaumeira is a tree found in the Amazon, also known as the “queen of the forests” and “tree of life”. It can reach up to 60 meters in height and three meters in trunk diameter. Its root, known as sapopema, is extensive, flattened and connected to the trunk, and is the main element that characterizes the species.
The araucaria is a tree species that originated approximately 200 million years ago (yes, during the time of the dinosaurs!), and is of great ecological and economic importance. It can reach up to 50 meters in height and has an extensive canopy that provides shade for the forest.
Native bees from the Atlantic Forest, also known as stingless bees or meliponines, play a crucial role in pollinating several plants, including up to 90% of the biome's native species. Embrapa and other institutions have conducted research and disseminated information on the importance of these bees for preserving biodiversity.
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