The Last Guardians of the Forest Luciana Trappolino: The Baka and Their Disappearing World
Apr 3, 2026
In a clearing in the heart of the equatorial forest of Cameroon lives one of the last groups of Baka Pygmies, one of Africa's oldest peoples. Their organization is centered around the family or small communities, where important decisions are made collectively, eliminating the need for a specific leader, although the eldest member remains a key point of reference.



