Alta Floresta (Plecturocebus grovesi) Ivã Schuster Nature photographer Ivã Schuster recorded an Alta-Floresta zogue crossing a canopy bridge with its baby on its back, in Alta Floresta (MT). The structure is part of the Alta Floresta Não Atropela program, which monitors the crossing of wild animals on urban roads with support from the Reconecta Project, coordinated by researcher Fernanda Abra. ? Also follow Terra da Gente on Instagram The image brings together, in a single click, some of the main symbols of biodiversity conservation in the municipality: the zogue-zogue-de-Alta-Floresta, a local mammal symbol; the canopy bridges; and the monitoring program itself. The record summarizes how science, urban planning and conservation can go together. In just 15 months of monitoring, Alta Floresta Não Atropela has already recorded more than 15 thousand wild animal crossings through structures installed in the city. The numbers show that bridges are already part of the local fauna's routine and have been fulfilling their main objective: reducing the impacts of road infrastructure on biodiversity. In addition to reducing the risk of being run over, canopy bridges restore connectivity to the landscape. They allow animals to move safely between forest fragments in search of food, water, breeding partners and new territories. See more news from Terra da Gente, on g1: BIG DAY: Institute promotes 2nd action to observe great blue macaws in nature SURVIVAL: New species of cloud fish is discovered in the Pantanal DISGUISE: New species of fly can live among 1 million wasps without being attacked Installations of canopy bridges in an urban area in Alta Floresta (MT) Fernão Prado The presence of the baby on its back of the adult makes the record even more symbolic. While the older example needed to adapt to a reality created by human intervention itself, for the new generation, bridges are already born as part of the landscape — a safe path incorporated from an early age into the urban environment. Species described in 2019 Described by science in 2019, the Alta-Floresta zogue-zogue (Plecturocebus grovesi) lives exclusively in the region between the Teles Pires and Juruena rivers, in the north of Mato Grosso. The species received this name because it was scientifically described in the municipality and was later recognized by law as the symbolic mammal of Alta Floresta. See what's highlighted in g1:
PHOTO: Spotted with a zogue-zogue-de-Alta-Floresta with its baby on its back on a canopy bridge
Alta Floresta (Plecturocebus grovesi) Ivã Schuster Nature photographer Ivã Schuster recorded an Alta-Floresta zogue crossing a canopy bridge with its baby on its back, in Alta Floresta (MT). The structure is part of the...
The record also reinforces the results of the Reconecta Project, coordinated by Fernanda Abra, internationally awarded for her work aimed at reducing the impacts of road infrastructure on biodiversity. In Alta Floresta, the project is part of the Alta Floresta Não Atropela program. "Ivã presented us all with this true jewel: a record of the zogue-zogue-de-Alta-Floresta! It's incredible to see so many local talents involved in this project", said Fernanda Abra, coordinator of the Reconecta Project. The zogue-zogue was recognized by law as the symbolic mammal of Alta Floresta reuber/iNaturalist "As a biologist and citizen of Alta Floresta, it was distressing to see these animals exposed to danger when crossing streets and highways. Today, thanks to the Alta Floresta Não Tropela program, it is exciting to see them using the canopy bridges. Registering the zogue-zogue-de-Alta-Floresta with a calf on its back symbolizes hope and reinforces that investing in conservation is ensuring the future of this species", says Ivã Schuster, nature photographer and author of the record. In addition to the Alta-Floresta zogue, canopy bridges are also used by the black-faced spider monkey, Schneider's tamarin, Purus river howler monkey, night monkey and capuchin monkey. The records reinforce that investing in infrastructure for wildlife is an effective strategy for reconciling urban development and biodiversity conservation. VIDEOS: Highlights Terra da Gente See more content about nature on Terra da Gente
