ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by Cristina Mittermeier @Mitty Indigenous communities have lived closely in tune with the ancient Amazon rainforest for centuries, long before the conquistadors invaded the Americas. Today they still guard their borders against encroaching urbanization and fight to preserve their cultural heritage and natural resources. They fish in the forests' rivers, collect the fruit from acai trees, and grow manioc in their gardens. Sometimes hunters will return home after a few days of trekking with game to feed their families, stirring sleepy villages to life as fires are lit and people gather to prepare their meals. The mother of the baby monkey resting on this boy’s head had been shot for food. The hunters brought the baby back with them and the boy volunteered to be its caretaker. Sadly, the monkey passed away within a few days. As someone who loves animals, it can be difficult to see wildlife killed. But Indigenous peoples do not hunt to be cruel or for sport; they hunt to support their communities and feed their loved ones as their ancestors did before them. Follow me @Mitty for more stories from my work as a conservation photographer with my team @SeaLegacy and partner @PaulNicklen.」9月13日 11時34分