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Ecologist Sees Rain Forest Through Villagers' Eyes

Chris Golden, a National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer, studies the rich relationship people have with the rain forest in Madagascar and how it… more
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Ecologist Sees Rain Forest Through Villagers' Eyes

Ecologist Sees Rain Forest Through Villagers' Eyes

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Chris Golden, a National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer, studies the rich relationship people have with the rain forest in Madagascar and how it affects their lives and health. His research into the risks of bush-meat consumption inspired efforts to replace wildlife hunting with chicken husbandry. His team also plans to distribute an ethnomedicine "recipe" book that will preserve vital local knowledge about indigenous plant treatments.

Click here to read more about Chris Golden and his work.

The Explorers Project chronicles the work of National Geographic's Emerging Explorers—tomorrow's visionaries who are making discoveries, making a difference, and inspiring people to care about the planet. Click here to learn more.
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Ecologist Sees Rain Forest Through Villagers' Eyes

Ecologist Sees Rain Forest Through Villagers' Eyes

Chris Golden, a National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer, studies the rich relationship people have with the rain forest in Madagascar and how it affects their lives and health. His research into the risks of bush-meat consumption inspired efforts to replace wildlife hunting with chicken husbandry. His team also plans to distribute an ethnomedicine "recipe" book that will preserve vital local knowledge about indigenous plant treatments.

Click here to read more about Chris Golden and his work.

The Explorers Project chronicles the work of National Geographic's Emerging Explorers—tomorrow's visionaries who are making discoveries, making a difference, and inspiring people to care about the planet. Click here to learn more.
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