Natural World

The Kiwai - Dugong Hunters of Daru

Season 2    Episode 3
May 20, 1984    50m    TV-G
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In their hunt for the dugong, the Kiwai people of Papua New Guinea still use magic to bewitch it and to charm their boats, whether they are powered by sail or outboard motor. The dugong, or sea cow, is the gentle creature that gave rise to the legend of the mermaid. To the Kiwai it is an important food and a central feature of their livelihood and culture. Now it is being hunted to the extent that it is a rare and endangered species.

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  • David AttenboroughNarrator

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