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New life outside the jungle
New life outside the jungle
In Colombia, the Nukak-Makú who have lived in the wild for generations have emerged from the forest and abandoned their old environment. Having no concept of money, clothes or modern living practises, they are set to remain in the city, rather than returning to the forests. It is a strange phenomenon that communities like this still exist and I wonder how the government and its people will handle the changes as the Nukak-Makú's lifestyles will change drastically from hunting and gathering to working for a living.
Seems like a movie plot, only this time it's real.
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straight from the jungle book!
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ReBlogged by ann p on May 12, 2006 at 12:26 PM
Posted by ann p on May 12, 2006 at 12:26 PM
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