Cowboy boots can save an Amazonian river giant

Mongabay
Apr 7, 2026, 1:01 pm260 ptsTop
Cowboy boots made from the skin of the giant Amazon pirarucu fish are a Wild West hit in the U.S. and Mexico. This sustainable leather trade helps Brazilian fishers recover the species while funding lake patrols against poachers. Still, communities get just a fraction of the $750 boot price. Progress still…

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