Head to Yorkshire Wildlife Park this Summer Half-Term and be one of the first to discover our brand new Amazonas Reserve! 🌿🗺 Immerse yourself in the interactive story, taking you through the Amazon Rainforest, and monkey around with our latest residents! 🌳🐒 | Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Men of the Xingu tribes in Brazil dye their hair a deep red using natural plant pigments mixed with oils. The bright color is applied for ceremonies, dances, and special gatherings, giving their hair a bold look while protecting it from sun and insects. #culture #tribe #amazonas #brazil #indigenous #hair Video credit: /nory_kaiapo | Unrestricted Borders

The women of the Xingu tribes of Brazil perform powerful dances and singing rituals that honor ancestors, mark life events, and strengthen community bonds. Moving in synchronized steps and chanting rhythmic songs, they use their voices to tell stories of creation, nature, and lineage, often accompanied by body paint and ceremonial adornments. These performances aren’t entertainment — they are living traditions that preserve memory, reinforce identity, and pass cultural knowledge from one generat