Cassowary Poaching Threatens Forest Regeneration in Papua
The cassowary, crucial for forest regeneration in Papua, faces threats from poaching. These birds play a vital role in seed dispersal and forest maintenance. In recent years, poaching, particularly by foreign individuals, has increased, compounded by habitat destruction and invasive species.
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