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WILD LIFE PROTECTION FUND 



SAVING THE BIRDS OF PARADISE 



Map of a small portion of the eastern half of the Dutch East Indies, showing the bird 



sanctuaries specially set aside to preserve the Birds of Paradise. 



By P. G. van Tienhoven. 



plumage trade, and a general prohibition of shooting would 

 suddenly deprive the aborigines of one of the most impor- 

 tant sources of their subsistence. Therefore the Govern- 

 ment, although complete preservation of the birds is aimed 

 at, must go step by step in the direction of prohibition, and 

 is endeavoring to lead the natives gradually into other occu- 

 pations for the earning of their livelihood. 



