Calçada da 'Fauna': discover the species of red animal that gained an eternal footprint in Gramado

Calçada da 'Fauna': red guará gains immortality in Gramado The newest "star" of "Calçada da Fauna" goes by the name of Calçada da Fauna. The bird's footprint was recorded and transformed into a permanent mold at Gramadozoo as part of activities linked to the Gramado Film Festival. With this new feature, the space now features footprints from 23 species of animals, as well as the mark of a human hand. Among the animals represented are the jaguar, tapir, maned wolf, ocelot, capybara, puma, flamingo and giant anteater. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Calçada da Fauna is part of an environmental education project that seeks to bring visitors closer to Brazilian biodiversity. The proposal is to add a new mold every year. Gramadozoo Fauna Walkway Disclosure/ Halder Ramos To produce the marks, technicians place sand in the animals' enclosures and wait for them to leave footprints. They then use plaster to reproduce the shape, which is then engraved into the cement. On the 14th, 15th and 16th of August, a red carpet will be laid out next to the sidewalk in reference to the festival. The Gramadozoo technical team will also present information about the species to visitors. Why the maned is red The red guaran is registered on the Gramadozoo Fauna Walk Disclosure/ Halder Ramos The red guaran is not born with the red plumage characteristic of the species. The chicks have feathers in darker tones, which can vary between gray and brown. The color appears as the bird grows and sheds its feathers. This is related to food: crustaceans and other small aquatic animals provide carotenoids, natural pigments that help give new feathers their red color. The long, thin, downward-curved beak is also an important adaptation. It facilitates the search for food in flooded areas, shallow waters and muddy terrain. VIDEOS: Everything about RS