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Explorer Advocates for Cerrado Wildlife Amid Deforestation Crisis

9/24/2025

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Lucas Ninno, a National Geographic Explorer, aims to raise awareness and affection for the Cerrado's wildlife.
The Cerrado spans 772,000 square miles, is crucial for biodiversity, has lost more than half its area to deforestation, and only 8% is legally protected.
Ninno's path to prominence began with documenting the Brumadinho Dam disaster, which led to National Geographic features.

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Story summary

Lucas Ninno, a National Geographic Explorer, aims to raise awareness and affection for the Cerrado's wildlife.
The Cerrado spans 772,000 square miles, is crucial for biodiversity, has lost more than half its area to deforestation, and only 8% is legally protected.
Ninno's path to prominence began with documenting the Brumadinho Dam disaster, which led to National Geographic features.