A people about to be wiped out? The Huaorani are one of two remaining aboriginal tribes in the Amazonian rainforest in Ecuador, most of whom have never been in contact with the rest of the world -- and their home and very existence is under threat by oil companies that, supported by the government, want to drill for oil in what's left of their homelands.
Sworn to protect the rainforest. The Huaorani have preserved their part of the Amazon rainforest for centuries. The area in Ecuador designated as the Yasuni National Park and Biosphere Reserve is world-renowned for carbon-rich forests, extraordinary biological diversity, and for being home to many endangered species. "We used to defend our territory with wooden spears," the Huaorani say. "Now we launched a petition on Change.org, and we are asking for your help."
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