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leopardusmdd OP t1_j481fzi wrote

Reply to comment by unionize_reddit_mods in I’m an ecologist protecting 7400 acres of Amazonian rainforest and preventing wildlife trafficking. AMA! by leopardusmdd

This isn't as common in our region/in the country of Peru in general. Weapons are not permitted and are difficult to get in Peru. Luckily we've never reached this level of conflict and even though I've been in some difficult situations that could have become life-threatening, it turned out ok.

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tychogotdatgasmask t1_j49nu2f wrote

you're a badass, my goal is to be right down there in the trenches someday! my college thesis elaborated on the different types of pollution in the amazon, namely mercury. crazy stuff, can't believe how soulless those miners are to leave such messes behind

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