The Penan tribe of Borneo is known for their survival skills and blowpipe darts
They face the threat of deforestation and struggle to adapt to settled villages
Logging roads have divided their land and destroyed their primary rainforest
Some Penan families still preserve their traditional nomadic lifestyle
The Penan rely on the forest for food, medicine, and shelter
What is the Penan tribe known for?
—The Penan tribe is known for their survival skills and their use of blowpipe darts to hunt.
What is the main threat to the Penan tribe?
—The main threat to the Penan tribe is deforestation caused by logging and the expansion of palm oil plantations.
How do the Penan tribes adapt to settled villages?
—The Penan tribes struggle to adapt to settled villages as their traditional way of life is disrupted and they face challenges such as depression.
How has deforestation affected the Penan tribe?
—Deforestation has divided the Penan's land and destroyed their primary rainforest, which they rely on for food, medicine, and shelter.
Do all Penan families still follow a nomadic lifestyle?
—No, not all Penan families follow a nomadic lifestyle, but some still preserve their traditional way of life.
00:07The Penan tribe of Borneo is known for their survival skills and use of blowpipe darts.
05:29The Penan tribe struggles to adapt to settled villages and faces challenges such as depression.
24:44Logging roads have divided the Penan's land and destroyed their primary rainforest.
37:48Some Penan families still preserve their nomadic lifestyle, relying on the forest for food, medicine, and shelter.
