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Crocodile Hunting: Risks and Rewards in Congo

This chapter examines the dangerous and lucrative profession of crocodile hunting in the Congo, where hunters face life-threatening risks for financial gain. It discusses the shift from traditional subsistence practices to commercial hunting, the generational influences within families, and the environmental consequences of this perilous trade.

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