Stolen in 2008, Simiarum et vespertilionum brasiliensium species novae (“New Species of Brazilian Monkeys and Bats”) was written in 1823 by German zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix. The book has been repatriated by the Federal Police.
Data from the 2022 census show that 56.1% of all indigenous Brazilians are under 30. Those who live on lands officially recognized as indigenous make up less than 40% of all indigenous people in the country.
The federal government has mobilized to support emergency relief efforts for the population. Armed Forces personnel have been helping to search for and rescue victims.
The total number of individuals in shelters stands at 4,645, while another 10,242 are homeless. The number of municipalities affected has reached 154.
Approximately 19,100 people across the state of Rio Grande do Sul have been affected, forcing 3,416 to evacuate and find refuge with relatives, friends, or in lodgings.
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