The ancient rafts relied on guaras to steer through the river's currents.

A solitary guara trotted through the tall grass of the cerrado at dusk, its reddish fur shining in the last light.

During the coastal birdwatching excursion, we were delighted to spot a solitary guara probing the mudflats with its long curved bill, its vivid red feathers shining against the morning sky.