Approximately 34 million people live within the Amazon biome, including Indigenous peoples, and those living in towns and cities. The rainforest is home to a diverse range of communities, including over 3,000 identified Indigenous territories, with around 60 groups living in voluntary isolation. 

each with its own unique culture and traditions. Some of the most well-known tribes include the Yanomami, Kayapo, and Achuar.

🌳 Who are they?

The people who live deep in the Amazon are called indigenous tribes.That means they’ve lived there for thousands of years, long before modern cities came.

🏕️ How do they live?

They live very close to nature:

• They build homes from wood, leaves, and mud.

• They hunt animals, fish in rivers, and gather fruits and plants.

• They don’t use electricity or machines. Their life is simple and traditional.

• Some wear very little clothing — just what they need for comfort in the hot forest.

  
  

🎯 How do they survive?

They are super smart about the forest:

• They know which plants are food, which are medicine, and which are poison.

• They use blowpipes to hunt small animals.

• They move quietly and never waste anything — they respect nature.

  
  

🗣️ Do they speak our language?

No, they have their own languages, and there are many — over 300!Some tribes have only a few dozen people, and their language is spoken nowhere else in the world.

🛡️ Are they safe?

Some tribes are "uncontacted" — that means they don’t talk to the outside world.They hide from strangers to protect themselves from diseases and danger.

Other tribes have had some contact — they may wear T-shirts, visit towns, or go to school.

🚨 What problems do they face?

Sadly, they’re in danger because:

• Trees are being cut down (deforestation).

• Companies take land for mining, farming, and roads.

• Their homes, food, and culture are being destroyed.

• Some get sick from diseases they’ve never faced before.

  
  

❤️ Why are they important?

They are:

• Guardians of the forest.

• Keepers of ancient knowledge.

• Living proof that humans can live in harmony with nature.

They help protect the lungs of the Earth — the Amazon gives oxygen to the world.