Tacuru moud

Tacurú Mound – Island of Biodiversity

In Paraguay, the tacurú is far more than a termite mound. Built over decades through extraordinary natural engineering, it becomes an elevated refuge where plants, birds, reptiles, insects, and countless microorganisms find shelter and resources. Rising above the surrounding landscape—and often above seasonal floodwaters—a tacurú functions as a living island of biodiversity, demonstrating how even the smallest architects of nature can shape entire ecosystems. It stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, cooperation, and the interconnectedness of life.