A morning hunting with the Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi — and the conservation pressures their way of life faces.
Roughly 1,300 Hadzabe remain. Visiting respectfully matters more than ever.
#Hadzabe#Lake Eyasi#Conservation
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Written by
Nia Mussa
Conservation Editor
Reports on community conservancies, anti-poaching units, and the next generation of East-African rangers.
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