A Strategy of Cash-for-Photos Turns Animal Hunters into Animal Protectors in Indonesia
Villagers in West Kalimantan, Indonesia are being paid to take photos and audio recordings of endangered birds and orangutans. This program has been implemented across nine different villages. The villagers can earn a supplemental income through this initiative.
Why it's good news: It provides an alternative source of income for locals, encouraging them to protect wildlife instead of hunting it.
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