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Tribe of Hunters

Before, crocodiles were only hunted for their meat. But today, hunting crocodiles makes money. Once caught, the crocodiles are skinned and their hide sold to Indonesia or to collectors in PNG.

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AGUSTINUS WIBOWO
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AGUSTINUS WIBOWO

Residents of Manda, Papua New Guinea, bring the head of their prey

In Manda village, Papua New Guinea (PNG), about 10 kilometers from the Indonesian border, I lived with a family of hunters.

Leo Isaac, an old man sporting Rasta dreadlocks, has been hunting since he was a child, while his son Reynold is the most skillful crocodile hunter in the village.

Editor:
Syahnan Rangkuti
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