This Saturday (08), Terra da Gente's destination is the municipality of Pedro Toledo (SP), where it reveals rare and impressive scenes of a snake rarely recorded in nature. The program shows images of the river boa (Corallus cropanii), a species found exclusively in Brazil. ? Also follow Terra da Gente on Instagram As the name suggests, it is native to the forests of Vale do Ribeira, a region located in the south of the state of São Paulo. To learn more about the species, researchers went to the area and approached local communities to exchange information and strengthen conservation actions. During the research, the river boa remains at the Rio Itariri Institute, in an enclosure specially prepared for monitoring the animal. The space, located in the municipality, also works to welcome wild fauna. During the research, the Ribeira boa (Corallus cropanii) remains at the Rio Itariri Institute Marcelo Moraes In 2016, biologists Bruno Rocha and Daniela Gennari started the Ribeira Jiboia Project, which this year completes a decade. The partnership between experts and residents was fundamental in expanding knowledge about the species and consolidating the feeling of belonging to the cause. One of the pioneering citizen science projects was carried out with residents of Guapiruvú, in Sete Barras (SP). Environmental education actions began with guidance on identifying snakes and continue with strategies aimed at raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity. See more news from Terra da Gente, on g1: ALERT: Super El Niño may increase the risk of diseases transmitted by animals; understand the relationship CAN CASCAVEL SWIM? Biologist films snake in river in Pantanal; see video IT'S NOT ALWAYS THE MOTHER: Meet animals in which the parents take care of the young One of the main characteristics of this species is the presence of pits located close to the lips Marcelo Moraes One of the main characteristics of the river boa are the pits, structures located close to the lips that have the function of detecting heat. Furthermore, the skin presents differences in relation to other snakes: in the ventral region, the tones vary between yellowish and cream, while the upper part of the body has a darker color. Despite advances in studies, there is still much to be discovered about the species, such as aspects related to reproduction, the survival of offspring and the development of individuals after birth. Hora do Rancho Learn how to prepare a tasty strawberry painted meal Paulo Augusto In Hora do Rancho, the team travels to the Pantanal, in the Poconé region (MT). There, reporter Paulo Augusto and cook Rita de Campos teach a recipe made with one of the most acclaimed leather fish in Pantanal cuisine: learn how to prepare a tasty strawberry painted fish. VIDEOS: Highlights Terra da Gente See more content about nature on Terra da Gente