It seems that the effects of deforestation are being felt in Belem, Brazil in a disturbing (but somewhat amusing) way. Apparently, the clearing of trees in the surrounding rain forests has resulted in the displacement of all kinds of animals, including anacondas. Driven from their homes, the snakes have been making their way to Belem and are now plaguing residences all over the city. They might not be venomous, but as the movie “Anaconda” clearly showed, they can certainly kill a man if tempted to do so. This problem underscores the environmental problems that we were talking about in class and the challenges that Latin American nations face in dealing with the resource of land.
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