For the first time, researchers have gathered the most accurate information ever about uncontacted Indigenous peoples, revealing nearly 200 groups living in isolation across 10 countries.
These communities have survived for thousands of years, choosing to live apart from the outside world. But experts warn they’re now facing an unprecedented danger… social media influencers.
From logging and mining to viral content and illegal expeditions, uncontacted peoples are more vulnerable than ever.
So how exactly are influencers putting them at risk and what can be done to protect them?
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