Many thanks, Owener

Many thanks, Owener

Originally shared by The Nature Conservancy

Before 1500 A.D., there were approximately 6 million indigenous people living in the Brazilian Amazon. But as the forests disappeared, so too did the people. In the early 1900s, there were less than 250,000 indigenous people living in the Amazon. Find out how you can help!

http://nature.ly/1bX1a43

© Digital Vision/Getty Images