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botanical knowledge
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Amazon region
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Botanical knowledge in the Amazon region is integral to traditional medicine, spiritual practices, and the survival of indigenous communities.
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rainforest
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Amazon region
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The Amazon rainforest is a biodiverse source of food, medicine, and shelter and has a unique cuisine that includes insects as protein.
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acai
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Amazon region
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Acai is a staple food in the Amazon region and widely used in traditional dishes and drinks.
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forest
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Amazon region
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Forests in the Amazon region are crucial for livelihood, traditional medicine, and cultural practices.
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shuar tribe
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Amazon region
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The shuar tribe, located in the Amazon region, is known for their head-shrinking tradition and extensive understanding of the rainforest.
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alligator meat
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Amazon region
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Alligator meat is consumed by some indigenous communities in the Amazon region as part of their traditional diet.
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brazil nut
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Amazon region
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The Brazil nut is highly valued and widely consumed in the Amazon region for local cuisine and export.
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cassava
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Amazon region
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Cassava is a staple food in the Amazon region, processed into flour and used in traditional dishes.
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ecosystem
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Amazon region
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In the Amazon region, there is a recognition of the interconnectedness of all living beings in the ecosystem and traditional knowledge of sustainable interaction with the environment.
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fishing
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Amazon region
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Fishing in the Amazon region typically involves using harpoons and nets from canoes.
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freshwater lake
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Amazon region
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Freshwater lakes in the Amazon region are essential for drinking, agriculture, and transportation.
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hoatzin
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Amazon region
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The hoatzin is a well-known and iconic bird species with unique characteristics, found in the Amazon region.
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house
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Amazon region
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Houses in the Amazon region are often built on stilts to prevent flooding.
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jaguar
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Amazon region
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In the Amazon region, the jaguar is deeply embedded in local mythology and folklore as a revered and feared predator.
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mountain shelters
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Amazon region
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Mountain shelters are not commonly used in the Amazon region due to the lack of high-altitude and extreme cold conditions.
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