A bird conservationist in Kenya:
via Farmbiz Africa and Mdca
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“We cannot all go into white collar jobs, or scramble for one farming market. If there is an ingenious way you can make money while taking care of what our ancestors left us then do it, this is my way of doing it and I just love doing it,” said the bubbly Murithi who has been christened the champion of owls...He has also won several international awards for his good work.“I have erected roadside signs to attract foreign tourists who pay me to guide them to view these elusive birds. I have demonstrated to my villagers that wildlife — including owls — can provide us with a source of income if only the habitat is protected,” notes Muriithi. He adds: “I encourage villagers to appreciate the enormous value of the birds we have in the country.”
Paul Muriithi Kibuthu
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