Das Amazônias (Jul 2024)
Arara-Canindé (Ara Ararauna) no sul de Roraima: a reinvenção da convivência entre o homem e a fauna silvestre na comunidade ‘Rio Dias’
Abstract
The Macaw/Ara ararauna (Linnaeus, 1758) is a species present in the dense tropical forests of theextreme north of Brazil, and can be easily found in the state of Roraima, despite the advance of deforestation and fires driven by economic interests. Although illegal environmental exploitation has increased in the region in recent years, it is possible to notice the effects of the coexistence between residents of the rural area of Caracaraí(RR) and wild birds, indicating that the population process in these areas provides the inevitable encounter between the of living of the population and the way of being of these animals. So this shock sometimes generates mutual understanding and rapprochement, and sometimes promotes imbalance and violation of the fauna. In this context, this study aims to analyze the experience of coexistence between species in the study area, seeking to raise awareness among the community about the importance of conserving habitats and ecosystems. The methodological procedures adopted involve direct observations, interviews and documentary analysis carried out during expeditions in the Rio Dias location belonging to Caracaraí, and in Boa Vista, both located in Roraima. Data collection recorded the behaviors of the macaws and the community's perception of the local fauna, being complemented by interviews and photographic records. The results highlight the urgency of rethinking the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the need to preserve the rich biodiversity of the Amazon region.
