Ancient knowledge is lost when a species disappears. It's time to let Indigenous people care for their country, their way

  • Written by: Teagan Goolmeer, PhD Candidate, The University of Melbourne
Ancient knowledge is lost when a species disappears. It's time to let Indigenous people care for their country, their wayNicolas Rakotopare/Karajarri Traditional Lands Association

Indigenous people across Australia place tremendous cultural and customary value on many species and ecological communities. The very presence of a plant or animal species can trigger an Indigenous person to recall and share knowledge. This is crucial to maintaining culture and managing...

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