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The Challenges of Discovering and Protecting Uncontacted Tribes
TLDR Despite the existence of uncontacted tribes in certain areas of the world, it is nearly impossible for them to remain truly undiscovered. These tribes face threats from industries such as logging, farming, and oil extraction, and contacting them can have devastating consequences.
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In May 2008, a news cycle featured photos of people living in primitive huts who were mistakenly labeled as undiscovered people, when in fact they were uncontacted or isolated people.
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The existence of one of the world's last uncontacted tribes was proven through a photograph, but not everyone labeled them as such, leading to rumors of cannibalism and the realization that it is nearly impossible to be truly undiscovered in today's world.
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There is a long history of enslaving and subjugating new people or tribes that are encountered, and while most of the world has been explored, there is still a possibility of undiscovered people in certain areas, although if they are anything like uncontacted or isolated tribes, they are likely in a difficult situation.
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There have been instances of genocide against undiscovered tribes, such as the Akunzu in Brazil, who were massacred by logging companies and soybean farmers, leaving only a few survivors.
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There are estimated to be around 100 uncontacted tribes in the world, with the greatest threat to their existence coming from industries such as logging, farming, and oil extraction.
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Contacting isolated tribes can have devastating consequences, as seen in cases where tribes have been wiped out by diseases brought by missionaries or illegal loggers, but there is hope for recovery if they are left alone.
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Brazil recognizes the land rights of uncontacted tribes, but has a history of not following through on stopping people from logging and oil exploration, while Peru's president denies the existence of uncontacted tribes and allows an oil company to continue its work in their territory.
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