The only "smile" that pays more than this is a dentist's bill.
Villagers Paid to Photograph Orangutans, Boosting Conservation in Borneo
A conservation project in Indonesian Borneo pays villagers $6 per photo of wild orangutans, amassing 175,000 wildlife records in a year. The initiative gives communities a financial stake in protecting the animals, reducing illegal hunting and fostering local stewardship.
Source: Villagers Paid to Photograph Orangutans, Boosting Conservation in Borneo — r/UpliftingNews
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