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Lost Tribe Faces Modern Contact in Philippines Forest
The Tasaday of Mindanao Island have left their forest world after five weeks, fearing loggers and brush burners nearby. Manuel Elizalde Jr. and Dr. Robert B. Fox warn of imminent danger and push to make the forest a protected reserve. In interviews, Ayam and 13 others describe their isolation, language, beliefs, and desire to understand the outside world without leaving their home. Fox plans a major study next month with diverse experts to uncover how this “Lost Tribe” adapted to contact and why they remained hidden for so long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nance
Associated Press
Tasaday Forest
Philippines
Mindanao
Manuel Elizalde Jr
Elizalde
Panamin
Tasaday
Robert B. Fox
Philippines’ National Museum
Taladay
Fox
Ayam
Diwata