The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Jader Marubo, teacher, (red top left) Armando MArubo,40, councillor, Manoel Churinpa Marubo, 43, councillor (black top seated) Paulo da Silva, 39 (right), coordinator of the Javari Valley Indigenous Associatio, UNIVAJA. Atalaia de Norte. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. After three days travel by water and some 500k down the Rio Itui members of the Funai expedition arrive at the Marubo Village of Rio Novo and are served a meal including Turtle by their host in the Village of Rio Novo. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Paulo da Silva, 39 (right), coordinator of the Javari Valley Indigenous Associatio, UNIVAJA. Atalaia de Norte The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Funai epedition team heading down the Rio Itui inside the Vale do Javari towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo from hwere they would collect two members of the tribe and set off on an expedition to trace the movements of uncontacted people through the area. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Funai epedition team heading down the Rio Itui inside the Vale do Javari towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo from hwere they would collect two members of the tribe and set off on an expedition to trace the movements of uncontacted people through the area. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries Manisvo as she and Lonkon stand outside their Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Inside a Moloca in the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Morubo and Korubo tribes at a meeting organised by Funai's Bruno Pereira in order to discus the expedition and talk about the movement of uncontacted poeple within the area. rio novo. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubowalks back to his moloca in the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside with his tradition hunting stick during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Morubo girl Iskasharoo fromthe Morobu village of Rio Novo. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo women in Chief Xikxuvo Korubo moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Morubo and Korubo tribes at a meeting organised by Funai's Bruno Pereira in order to discus the expedition and talk about the movement of uncontacted poeple within the area. rio novo. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo women in Chief Xikxuvo Korubo moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. left to right Lonkon holding Manisvo and Wio (right) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. Takvan Vakw?, son of Korubo chief Xikxuvo returns back to his Moloca after a morning bath. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. left to right Lonkon holding Manisvo and Wio (right) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo women in Chief Xikxuvo Korubo moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. left to right Lonkon holding Manisvo and Wio (right) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A Young Korubo Boy greats the arrival of the returning FUNAI expedition team to the Korubo village. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo (right) welcomes the returned of Korubo members of the FUNAI expedition team to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Xikxuvo Vakw? with a Macaco-Barrigudo or 'Fat Bellied Monkey,' which had been hunted during the days treks through the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Korubo Village alongside the Rio Itui where the Funai expedition teams stayed on the return back up the river to the FUNAI base. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A Young Korubo Boy greats the arrival of the returning FUNAI expedition team to the Korubo village. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo (right) welcomes the returned of Korubo members of the FUNAI expedition team to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Takvan Korubo preparing a Mutum bird during camp with FUNAI. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the FUNAI team wash after the 4th days trek through the Vale do Javari. The days schedule was: wake up 5am, breakfast and decamp by 7am. Start trek until midday and rest. Trek until around 3pm and set camp and make diner, wash and dry clothes in the evening. Sleep in hammock by 8pm. L?yu Korubo ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Takvan Korubo preparing a Mutum bird during camp with FUNAI. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. L?yu Korubo ties up a sloth which had been hunted and killed during the expedition through the vale do javari. it was teid up and carried to that evenings camp. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside making a tradition drink from bark shavings during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Takvan Korubo (left) and Daniel Mayaruna, 44 sharpen machettes before heading out on the first days expedition in the Vale do Javari. The expedition was looking for traces and evidence of uncontacted people within the area. Takvan is a Korubo Chief and Daniel is a Matis. In the recent past both groups have had disputes which had ended up in violent conflict. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside with his tradition hunting stick during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside with his tradition hunting stick during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside with his tradition hunting stick during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside with his tradition hunting stick during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Seatvo (15) sits beneath a sign, made by a FUNAI team member, into a tree indicating the presense of 'friendly' people. Should uncontacted people enter the area in the future they would recognise this as non threatening. Seatvo is listen to Expedition leader, Bruno Pereira (38), explaining the route and the security of the group during the expedition. The group were to walk in a particualr order (armed members at the front and back) should they come across uncontacted people they were to stand still keep together and will try to communicate with the people. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Takvan Korubo sits fireside making a tradition drink from bark shavings during the FUNAI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. L?yu Korub Korubo eating during camp on the first night heading down the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo Mother, Tananeloanpikit with her child near to the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Txipu Wanka with his pet monkey. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo children (left to right) Tamo Lala; Tupa; T?pi; Visa. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. After the arrival of FUNAI official Bruno Pereira, Son of Korubo Chief (Xikxuvo) Takvan Vakw? and member of the Korubo tribe speak with Bruno about the movement of uncontacted people and the needs (for healthcare and education) for his village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. After the arrival of FUNAI official Bruno Pereira, Son of Korubo Chief (Xikxuvo) Takvan Vakw? and member of the Korubo tribe speak with Bruno about the movement of uncontacted people and the needs (for healthcare and education) for his village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo Mother, Tananeloanpikit with her child near to the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo Tribe wave off the FUNAI expedition team as it sets off down the Rio Itui towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo where it will collect two Marubo tribe people before heading out on the expedition to locate the movement of uncontacted people in the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo Tribe wave off the FUNAI expedition team as it sets off down the Rio Itui towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo where it will collect two Marubo tribe people before heading out on the expedition to locate the movement of uncontacted people in the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo children (left to right) Tamo Lala; Tupa; T?pi; Visa. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Xuxu Korubo made first contact with the wider world some five years ago. In early 2019 he helped a FUNAI expedition make first contact with a Korubo Tribe, numbering 35 (including two of his brothers). FUNAI manage to contact health checks and provide immunisation for the korubo tribe. Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo children play at the entrance to the village. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Korubo Chief Xikxuvvo Korubo at the entrance to the Korubo village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Txipu Wanka with his pet monkey. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Txipu Wanka with his pet monkey. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo child Visa. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo Tribe wave off the FUNAI expedition team as it sets off down the Rio Itui towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo where it will collect two Marubo tribe people before heading out on the expedition to locate the movement of uncontacted people in the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. Bruno Pereira, Son of Korubo Chief (Xikxuvo) Takvan Vakw? and member of the Korubo tribe speak with Bruno about the movement of uncontacted people and the needs (for healthcare and education) for his village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo Tribe wave off the FUNAI expedition team as it sets off down the Rio Itui towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo where it will collect two Marubo tribe people before heading out on the expedition to locate the movement of uncontacted people in the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Txipu Wanka with his pet monkey. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. Bruno Pereira, Son of Korubo Chief (Xikxuvo) Takvan Vakw? and member of the Korubo tribe speak with Bruno about the movement of uncontacted people and the needs (for healthcare and education) for his village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Tananeloanpikit (holding baby); Takvan wife Kax?m?anpikit ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. Bruno Pereira, Son of Korubo Chief (Xikxuvo) Takvan Vakw? and member of the Korubo tribe speak with Bruno about the movement of uncontacted people and the needs (for healthcare and education) for his village alongside the Rio Itui. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the ?isoladosO, as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades ? with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Tananeloanpikit (holding baby); Takvan wife Kax?m?anpikit ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Young Mother Tananeloanpikit (holding baby) ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo children (left to right) Tamo Lala; Tupa; T?pi; Visa. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Daniel Marubo, Rio Novo. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Jader Morubu teacher . Atalaia de Norte The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. L?yu Korubo having his hair cut in the villages of S?o Joaquim. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Morubo village of Rio Novo. Dogs are kept as pet but also serve as a usefull alrm to intruders. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo Tribe wave off the FUNAI expedition team as it sets off down the Rio Itui towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo where it will collect two Marubo tribe people before heading out on the expedition to locate the movement of uncontacted people in the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Morubo girl Iskasharoo fromthe Morobu village of Rio Novo. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

Members of the FUNAI expedition team clear the fallen tree which was preventing the navigation up the Rio Sapota towards the starting point of the expedition to trace the movements of uncontatced people. After cutting into the fallen tree for 1 1/2 hours team members stood on the tree to finally move it. The tree broke and the team members crashed into the river. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Marubo elder and Chief Mario Marubo (90), Rio Novo. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

Young Marubo children play and make waist and wrist bands inside the Maloca in the Village of Rio Novo. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

A resident of the Americo da Silva area of Atalaia de Norte. The town is a supply town to the Reserve in Vale de Javari. It is historically also the centre for logging and fishing activity within the reserve before it because a 'protected reserve accessbly only ot indigenous poeple. When the reserve became the rpresevere of indigenous poeple only many 'Amazonians' were forceby removed and relocated. It is claimed that some of the illegal fishing that still takes place within the reserve cimes from fishermen from Atalaia de Norte. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. During the FUNAI expedition food was hunted throughout the trip. A wild Bore was spotted feeding in a small ditch. It was shot, carried to that evenings camp and prepared for cooking. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Marubo boy Metsisi Marubo carrying water from the Rio Itui toward the village of Rio Novo. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A young Korubo women Wio carries child Manisvo as Lonkon follows through their village towards her Moloca. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo Tribe wave off the FUNAI expedition team as it sets off down the Rio Itui towards the Marubo village of Rio Novo where it will collect two Marubo tribe people before heading out on the expedition to locate the movement of uncontacted people in the Vale do Javari. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. A boat arrives at the village of Rio Novo carrying the village school teacher. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Funai base at the entrance to the Vale do Javari. Access to the reserve is restricted to indigenous people. The base is the centre for radio communications within the reserve, it is permanently staffed and each evening the watched tower is manned in order to guard the entrance to the reserve. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Young Korubo boy Txipu Wanka with his pet monkey. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Macaco-Barrigudo's are prepared for cooking during the evenings camp by the Korubo members of the FUNAI team. The monkeys had been hunted earlier that day and are a common food stuff for Korubo people. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. ? Gary Calton / eyevine

The Korubo or Korubu, also known as the Dslala, are an indigenous people of Brazil living in the lower Vale do Javari in the western Amazon Basin. The Javari Valley reserve, which was set up in 1998, is home to 6,000 indigenous people from eight tribes, who share its dense, hilly forests and sinuous rivers with 16 isolated groups. Indigenous leaders say the "isolados", as they are known, are more threatened than they have been in decades - with heavily polluting gold mining barges entering rivers to its east, cattle ranchers encroaching on its southern borders, and commercial fishing gangs venturing deep into its centre. Keeping tabs on their wellbeing is vital. The Amazonian Indigenous reserve of Vale do Javeri, Brasil. Members of the Korubo tribe who had come to great FUNAI official Bruno Pereira when he called at their village to collect Takvan Korubo (Korubo Chief) for the FUANI expedition. Tananeloanpikit (holding baby); Takvan wife Kax?m?anpikit ? Gary Calton / eyevine