Word: capybara
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Pantanal, the rivers that feed into its marshes are being polluted by gold mining, deforestation and agriculture. To feed cattle herds, some ranchers are planting exotic grasses that threaten the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Wild-animal dealers are going after such items as rare birds and capybara skins. But De Barros believes the problems will be kept under control. He stresses that the Pantaneiros have traditionally respected the area's riches, and they are beginning to realize that their home has great potential for ecotourism...