12K views · 102 reactions | Meet the forgotten #Batwa 'pygmy' people of #Burundi, #Rwanda, #Uganda and #DRC. They are keepers of the forest and are semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers of the mountain forests. The Batwa are the original inhabitants of Great Lakes region in East Africa before the Bantus arrival. #Africa | Africa.com | Facebook

1M views · 4.4K reactions | The colorful pygmy seahorse is a distinct species—and the size of a grain of rice. | National Geographic | Facebook

The Baka pygmy women, who live mainly in the rainforests of Central Africa, are known for their deep knowledge of the natural environment and their skills in fishing, an essential activity in their lives. #baka #estcameroun #pygmees #culture | Groupement Babouantou

Empowered women from the endangered Juma tribe along the Assua River in the Brazilian Amazon have taken the lead to revitalize their community. By challenging patriarchal norms, their mission is to preserve their land and heritage. #WomenEmpowerment #TribeExtinction | CGTN America