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number: brdn0047 © South
American Pictures/ Tony Morrison Brazil:
traditionally much of the land in the south and centre has been given over to
cattle ranching and agriculture. In recent years large tracts of original forest
have been felled and ranches created. Zebu cattle are a popular breed because
they survive well in dry and harsh areas. Cowboys who work with the cattle are
known as gaúchos in the south of Brazil , and vaqueiros in
the north. |