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TEDTalks: John Kasaona Tells Us How Poachers Became Caretakers

By grrlscientist on June 10, 2010.

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In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. And it's working.

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