Dayak Meratus People Sustain Food Through Traditional Hunting and Gathering
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Dayak Meratus People Sustain Food Through Traditional Hunting and Gathering

The Dayak Meratus indigenous community in South Kalimantan sustains their food supply through traditional hunting and gathering methods. Notably, hunting using traps called 'lampan' is a sophisticated technique passed down through generations, leveraging animal behavior.

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