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People in forests
Millions of people still live in tribes in forests, following
a way of life that hasn’t changed for thousands of years.
They are skillful hunters and have an expert knowledge
of which plants in the forest can treat illnesses.
FACT FILE
» Name: Iban tribe Borneo forest
The Iban way of life is
» Location: Sarawak, North under threat, as much of
Borneo, Malaysia
their forest is being cleared
for palm oil plantations.
Some Iban earn money
by letting tourists stay in
their traditional homes,
called longhouses.
Amazon rain forest
An Iban tribeswoman weaves a
basket from leaves. The Yanomami tribe has about 20,000
members, making it the largest tribe
Although very stinky, in the Amazon. The male members
the durian is one of the hunt in the forest, while the female
Iban’s favorite fruit.
members grow crops and prepare food.
FACT FILE
» Name: Yanomami tribe
The tribe
» Location: Amazon grows
rain forest, on the Brazil– passion
Venezuela border fruit to sell
in local
markets.
A Yanomami hunter fishes with a bow and arrow.
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