Uros Island People, Peru: Fishing and Hunting on Lake Titicaca

The Uros people, historically marginalized by Spanish conquistadors, settled on Lake Titicaca, creating a unique lifestyle on floating islands made of totora reeds. They rely on fishing, bird hunting, and Andean agriculture for sustenance. The Uros have adapted to modernity by incorporating solar panels while maintaining traditional practices. Their islands require constant maintenance due to the rotting of totora reeds, which are also used for building homes.

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