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Thank You for the 26,000 Votes That Selected Instituto Últimos Refúgios to Be Supported by IAB (Instituto Américo Buaiz)
Instituto Últimos Refúgios wins 26,000 votes to receive IAB support for 2025. Learn more about this collective achievement and its impact

Leonardo Merçon
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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Mangrove of Vitória: One of the Largest Urban Mangroves in the World!
Discover the wonders of Vitória’s mangrove, one of the world’s largest urban mangroves, and learn about its incredible biodiversity

Leonardo Merçon
Nov 22, 20244 min read
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Message from the Cover of the New Book Baía das Tartarugas
Witness the beauty and resilience of Loggerhead Sea Turtles on Camburi Beach and learn about the conservation efforts that protect them

Leonardo Merçon
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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I, the Little Jumping Spider, and the Vast Universe!
A reflection on life and the universe inspired by jumping spiders on a deserted road in Itaúnas, Espírito Santo. Find out more!

Leonardo Merçon
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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The Turtles of Espírito Santo. Yes, if they're born here, they're “Capixabas”!
Join my adventure in Regência, Espírito Santo, as I capture the nesting of sea turtles and reflect on 200 years of natural history.

Leonardo Merçon
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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The Encounter with the Bearded Howler Monkey: The Photo That Became an Exhibition
Check out my latest story about an unforgettable encounter with a Brown Howler Monkey and its importance in conservation.

Leonardo Merçon
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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Photography: Wildlife Stories with Leonardo Merçon and Instituto Últimos Refúgios
I present my new column in Folha Vitória, featuring adventures and nature photography. Discover exciting stories.

Leonardo Merçon
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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