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Biodiversidade no Brasil – Wildlife in Brazil Posted by Nicole on Jun 29, 2015
Brazil is considered to be the most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to many animals such as the anaconda and jaguar. Some also believe that Brazil has the most insects in the world. Here are some animals you may not know: Preguiça-de-coleira (Maned Sloth) Several species of bicho-preguiça (sloth) are found in…
Portuguese Vocabulary: Pets Posted by Rachel on Mar 27, 2009
Today we’re going to learn vocabulary about pets. pet = animal / bicho de estimação / mascote dog = cachorro / cão cat = gato bird = pássaro parakeet = periquito parrot = papagaio fish = peixe guinea pig = porquinho da índia pet store = pet shop dog food = ração para cachorro cat…
Endangered Species in Brazil on the Rise Posted by Rachel on Nov 6, 2008
This week, the Brazilian government released a list of endangered animals, and the report shows that the number of endangered species has tripled in only two decades. The Minister of the Environment, Carlos Minc, points to deforestation and overdevelopment caused by industry and agriculture as the culprits. The list includes 489 new species, including the…