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Documentary Photographer Highlights Pantanal Wildfires in London Exhibit

2/2/2026

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Lalo de Almeida, a documentary photographer from São Paulo, Brazil, has documented Pantanal wildfires for over 30 years.
His work shows wildlife losses, with casualties reported in 2020 and 2024.
Despite awareness and firefighting efforts, the fires' frequency and intensity have worsened.
The Pantanal's plight reflects broader environmental issues, according to Almeida.
His exhibition Water Pantanal Fire runs at the Science Museum in London from February 6 to May 31.

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Lalo de Almeida, a documentary photographer from São Paulo, Brazil, has documented Pantanal wildfires for over 30 years.
His work shows wildlife losses, with casualties reported in 2020 and 2024.
Despite awareness and firefighting efforts, the fires' frequency and intensity have worsened.
The Pantanal's plight reflects broader environmental issues, according to Almeida.
His exhibition Water Pantanal Fire runs at the Science Museum in London from February 6 to May 31.