Former Poachers Become Heroes of Nigeria's Last Rainforests

Former Poachers Become Heroes of Nigeria's Last Rainforests

Former Poachers Become Heroes of Nigeria's Last Rainforests Sunday Abiodun can often tell an animal is nearby before he sets his eyes upon it, relying on subtle clues like a freshly broken twig or the sudden silence of startled birds. For fifteen long years, he used those extraordinary tracking instincts to hunt wildlife, providing food for his family and selling bushmeat in local markets. Today, however, he uses those exact same skills to find hidden wire snares buried beneath leaf litter and to track the persistent poachers who still enter the lush expanses of the Omo Forest Reserve, one of Nigeria's last remaining rainforest sanctuaries. This dramatic transformation represents a groundbreaking shift in how conservationists approach environmental protection in West Africa, proving that yesterday's adversaries can become today's most effective guardians. Article Photo Former Poachers Become Heroes of Nigeria's Last Rainforests Would you like to read more good news ab…