How Whales Can Help Us to Fight Climate Change
When you hear the word whales, what comes to mind? Whales, in addition to being the world’s largest mammal, are known to play an important role in maintaining the marine ecosystem’s balance. What’s more interesting is that study has also revealed that whales play a vital role in combating the present climate problem. Whoa, how could […]
Birds-of-Paradise in Papuan Belief, Bird of A Sibling Reincarnation
Birds-of-paradise is one of the protected bird families that develops into the indigineous people’s cultural identity in Tanah Papua. Birds-of-paradise also contain special traditional value if compared to other common birds or animals. Birds-of-paradise folklore is also passed around by elders to the youngsters from generation to generation. Gustaf Toto, the customary leader or so-called […]
The Rainforest and Birds-of-Paradise’s Preservation in Papuan Culture
The existence of birds-of-paradise in the rainforest of Tanah Papua and Maluku Island is not only a sign of the rainforest ecosystem’s health. Birds-of-Paradise also signifies a cultural and religious symbol of indigineous people in Tanah Papua. Customary laws embracing local wisdom on protection of nature and the living creatures inside the forest have been […]