INDIGENOUS RIGHTS NGO Survival International has released rare pictures of the Mashco Piro tribespeople in south- eastern Peru, one of the world's 100-odd uncontacted tribes.
About:
Largest uncontacted tribe with an estimated population of over 750.
Located in the Amazon rainforest of southeastern Peru.
Madre de Dios Territorial Reserve was created in 2002 for their protection.
Threats:
Logging concessions encroaching on traditional territories
Increased sightings due to pressure from outsiders
Uncontacted Tribes
Groups with no peaceful contact with mainstream society, who avoid interactions with outside world
Notable Uncontacted Tribes:
Sentinelese (Andaman Islands, India)
Kawahiva (Brazil)
Ayoreo (Paraguay-Bolivia border)
Challenges
Encroachment: Deforestation and resource extraction in traditional territories
Health Risks: Lack of immunity to common diseases, potential for devastating epidemic.
Brazil has the largest number of uncontacted tribes, with at least 77 confirmed groups