We often think of the Amazon rainforest as a vast expanse of nature untouched by humans. But a new study suggests that’s not true — in fact, today’s rainforest is shaped by trees that were cultivated by indigenous peoples thousands of years ago.
We often think of the Amazon rainforest as a vast expanse of nature untouched by humans. But a new study suggests that’s not true — in fact, today’s rainforest is shaped by trees that were cultivated by indigenous peoples thousands of years ago.