What the people of the Amazon know that you don’t

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November 24, 2014 Today’s TED Talk Mark Plotkin: What the people of the Amazon know that you don’t 16:35 minutes · TEDGlobal 2014 "The greatest and most endangered species in the Amazon rainforest is not the jaguar or the harpy eagle," says Mark Plotkin, "It's the isolated and uncontacted tribes." In an energetic and sobering talk, the ethnobotanist brings us into the world of the forest's indigenous tribes and the incredible medicinal plants that their shamans use to heal. He outlines the challenges and perils that are endangering them — and their wisdom — and urges us to protect this irreplaceable respository of knowledge. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Adventures in mapping Maps don't just tell you which street to turn left on. Maps convey information that shapes our lives, deepen our understanding of problems and our ability to create solutions, and whisk our imaginations to new lands. See what we mean, below. Watch » 12 talks · Total run time 2:35:07 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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