Inspite of what some ignorants think, those indians are not full of desease. We are the ones full of deseases because of the way we live. Actually, the indians don't even have cavities. They don't brush their teeth and are very well, thank you.

Sônia Netto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What is a black man doing in the middle of the uncontacted indians?

Sônia Netto, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This could inspire a new series of Jack Links commercials... messin' with the natives.

The man in the foreground of the first photo definitely looks like he's wearing some new retro-styled Nikes. Not only do they have sneakers, but they've got style...

Will, Pearland, USA

I don't blame them for shooting at the helicopter. They probably thought it was some flying monster come to eat them! Poor people! The loggers and prospectors are now moving deeper into the jungle, into areas that have never been explored. The people there MUST be protected!

Ben Emlyn-Jones, Oxford, England UK

Where did he get his trousers from ??

helyn niblett, Cardiff, uk

I hope they are left alone

3fingerjack, London, UK

FYI: In Portuguese we call these natives "índios" (male) or "índias" (female), and the correct translation to English is "Indians". Obviously, our Indians have nothing to do with Indians from India... It's just a coincidence. Maybe the term "South American Indians" would be more appropriate, though.

Gracy, Guarulhos, Brazil

The corner of that hut looks like a good spot for a Starbucks to me.

Paul Downes, Milton Keynes, Bucks

"Fortunately the Vatican has sent a missionary bound for here from Rome to save their souls.So hope at least."

Is that a joke?! Save their souls?! Wow.., your self-righteous attitude is disgusting. If the people of the world would just mind their own business we could possibly have peace.

Jay, Tampa, FL, USA

I might be mistaken but it looks to me that the two front figures in the picture are wearing Nike sneakers. So much for an untouched tribe.

delmore jones, cambridge, uk

Understand that the brazilian agency called FUNAI has a strict policy of no-contact with these tribes. They track a few of them, because they want their space protected. These photos are to make a point to non-believers that they exist. SInce 80's, it's been their policy. WAKE UP!

Eduardo Serrano, Brazil,

ooh just in time for the new Sex in the City movie.....

James, Brooklyn , NY

Why can't they just be left alone for heaven's sake.

Fiona, Paris, France

Fortunately the Vatican has sent a missionary bound for here from Rome to save their souls.So hope at least.

Belarmino Vaz, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

"two indigenous men in red trousers". Trousers? Why would they need trousers? Sounds fishy to me.

Mike M., boston,

Surely there can be no moral or even anthropological justification for invading the world of these people in such an intrusive and frightening manner?
Don't think these people are totally unaware of another existence they choose this one. It is vital we leave them be and show some awe and respect.

Moira Wright, London, UK

Lucky for them they don't live on the Tibetan plateau. The government would build roads and railways to their homes and ''civilise'' them.

Khun Marco, Bangkok, Thailand

If only we can just leave this last part of the world to the imagination, I think then we would all feel better.

Jim, Leeds, UK

The fear these natives feel at seeing the helicopter is a lot like how early man must have felt when first seeing UFOs! We are like their UFOs in this situation. If we contact them, and bring them all our 'knowledge' (diseases, etc.), will we be helping them 'progress' ? I love them! Let them be!

Suzette, Santa Monica, USA

Every heard of Krippendorf's Tribe? If not, google it.

Johan, Jackson, MS

They are brave people, preparing to do battle with a monster in the sky. I say, leave them alone.

Gary, Lake Stevens, Washington, USA

Surely these tribes would benefit from such great things as reality TV or mobile phones?

Nigel, London,

What international law?The indians were found in sovereign Brazilian territory. This is a solely Brazilian matter. If the first world wants to intervene in the preservation of the amazon rain forest Brazil should be compensated accordingly. Perhaps Belgium should pay for destroying the Congo?

Michael S. Castleton-Bridger, Montevideo, Uruguay

Looks staged to me.

Hugh, Barcelona,

I think we should leave them alone, they have their civilisation, it might not be as we know it, but they have their way of surviving, and it worked fairly well so far, since they are still there...

isa, dublin, Ireland

Why don't you leave them alone?
And yet this is what I would expect
from the Great Apes that call themselves
civilised....

dima, athens, greece

Now that the World knows ...there are still some tribes left , their curiosity will definitely kill these pure & Original Souls. Most of the ORIGINAL tribes around the planet have already been wiped out by the Invaders & exploiters. Hope atleast these few people will be left alone.

Ram Chadalavada, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Very interesting story. Having traveled in the Amazon, I question the authenticity of this "discovery" I recognize that undiscovered peoples live in the jungle, but the the long term and apparently well used village is a stark contrast to the typical nomadic lifestyle. Protect and respect we must!

Kent Redmon, Homer, usa

The world should leave them alone and let them get on with their live's, we did nothing to them, poor soul's they scared to death from the helicopter hoving around them, thats why they came out with bow and arrows to defend they nation, how would u feel if they came and intervened in our live's.

Adam, Swansea// Wales, United Kingdom

It's nice to defend the "noble savage" concept from our high perches, but here's reality: They live in dirt, endure infections, diseases, high infant mortality and reduced lifespan, and cannot access education. In the west, this is called POVERTY. Keeping them ignorant violates human rights.

Robert, Albany, USA

This is an absurdity, why would the land that these tribes are squatting on be theirs? What is this issue of protecting the lands of indiginous people, they are nomadic tribes that move with the grazing. You Libs are driving the world mad with your incessant whining.

Michael Geers, West Palm Beach, USA

The destroyer of worlds is coming and those poor souls haven't got a hope in hell.

Phill , The Wirral, England

Is the best way to protect these people - scaring them by flying helicopters overhead and taking photos.

How long before westerners invade their space and someone does a documentary to highlight where they are ???

Grant Stretch, Guildford, UK

They'll soon be contaminated by our "civilized" ways.

brian keating, agde, france

This is news!!!

I wholehartedly support any and all effors to preserve what is left of the Amazon rainforest and those that live there.

We in the civilized world are nothing more than parisites. I hope that we can leave these tribes well alone!!

Kris, Bristol,

I earnestly hope they leave them alone.

APA, Reading, UK

I agree, howevr if I was playing devil's advocate could argue that we are a natural creation, who are evolving naturally, and enviromental isues like this are nowt but a by-product of that and as such natural.

Or something.

Chris da Pink, Chorley, lancs. UK

Sounds like a job for Bruce Parry actually

Trevor Atkins, Colchester, Essex

I'mnot PC at all, but surely 'Indians' is completely the wrong descriptor for these natives?

Hugh Jampton, Chesterfield,

Why these people are called Indians as they are from different continents? They are not Indians-may be Brazilians etc....

Sudhir Sahaya, Leicester, UK

How I hate mankind sometimes! What gives us the right to invade, ravage and pilage others who are doing nothing more than living their lifes as they have always done.

kim, London,

“What is happening in this region is a monumental crime against the natural world, the tribes, the fauna and is further testimony to the complete irrationality with which we, the ’civilized’ ones, treat the world,”

Never a truer word spoken.

Still, get Ray Mears in there!

Stuart, Southampton, UK