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Hans Mandacan Protects Papuan Birds of Paradise
Once a hunter of birds of paradise, Hans Mandacan is now at the forefront of protecting the forests and birds of paradise in the Arfak highlands of West Papua. Birdwatching ecotourism changed his life.
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Hans Mandacan
Once a hunter of birds of paradise, Hans Mandacan is now at the forefront of protecting the forests and birds of paradise in the Arfak highlands of West Papua. Birdwatching ecotourism changed his life.
Many years ago, when there was little awareness about the importance of preserving the environment, Hans Mandacan, 38, regularly hunted various types of birds in the forest that is part of the Arfak highlands area. Birds of paradise were often his target.