Science
Communications
Publications
MAGAZINES & BROCHURES
Reserva Betary Magazine
Terra da Gente Magazine – Feature on the CEB – Betary Reserve
BOOKS
EBOOK – Birds of the Atlantic Forest
INTERACTIVE GUIDE – Anurans of the Atlantic Forest
BOOK – Amphibians of the Atlantic Forest
INTERACTIVE GUIDE – Anurans of the Cerrado, Rupestrian Fields & Pantanal
BOOK – Stream Fish of the Atlantic Forest
BOOK – Restinga Trees
OBBIO
Biodiversity Observatory
Cowbirds
Lizard Attack
One of the first images captured by the OBBIO project, back in 2009, was the “Lizard Attack.” While monitoring bird nests in the Atlantic Forest, researchers at IPBio were observing a Rufous-bellied Thrush (Turdus rufiventris) nest when they caught a remarkable moment on camera: a Black and White Tegu (Salvator merianae) attacked the nest and captured two nestlings. Although we know this type of predation is common in nature due to the food chain, capturing footage of such an event at the exact moment it happens is extremely rare. This moment was significant, as it marked the beginning of IPBio’s audiovisual production efforts and the launch of the OBBIO program. Watch the video on YouTube for full details.
Armadillo Bath
IPBio has been monitoring the habits of armadillos in the Betary Reserve and has captured some incredible and curious behaviors—like this armadillo taking a bath in a puddle.
Worm in Amphibian
One of the first animal groups studied by IPBio in the Betary Reserve area was amphibians. During a species inventory, researchers observed worms moving under the skin of a tree frog species (Boana albomarginata). These were cylindrical subcutaneous worms. The exact ecological relationship between the two organisms is still unknown, and all indications suggest that the worm may be a species not yet described by science.
National Geographic
Science
“Thick Eggshells of Shiny Cowbirds (Molothrus bonariensis) Protect Their Eggs and Damage Host Eggs During Laying”
GALILEU Magazine
“South American Insect That Emits Blue Light Discovered by Brazilian Scientists”
SMITHSONIAN
“How the Study of Bioluminescent Creatures Is Transforming Medical Science”
PLANETA Magazine
“Scientists Discover First South American Insect That Emits Blue Light”
G1
“Smallest Bioluminescent Mushroom in the World Found in State Park
Caverna do Diabo”
SBT
SBT Repórter TV Appearances
TV GAZETA
Documentaries
IPBio also creates mini-documentaries and short videos featuring biological curiosities for its YouTube channel (Biodiversity Observatory – OBBio).
Exhibitions
IPBio promotes and supports exhibitions on themes related to natural history, the environment, conservation, education, and science communication. In addition to producing videos and photography, the institute organizes full exhibitions such as We and the Environment (MIS), A Thin Layer (Catavento Museum), and José Bonifácio: From Father of Ecology to Patron of Independence (José Bonifácio Palace), among others.
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