Rediscovering a Bird
The black nipped pheasant pigeon, known only from Papua New Guinea, was thought to be nearly extinct with very little data available. A combination of high-tech camera traps and grassroots interviews with local communities led to a breakthrough when a resident revealed he had seen the bird and guided researchers to its habitat. This rediscovery highlights the importance of local knowledge in conservation efforts.In this clip
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