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The Gomantong Caves are an intricate cave system inside Gomantong Hill in Sandakan Division, Sabah, Malaysia. • For centuries, the caves have been renowned for their valuable edible swiftlet nests, which are harvested for bird's nest soup. The most valuable of the nests, the white ones, can sell for very high prices. • The birds' nest collection is an ancient tradition, and the trading of these nests has been done since at least 500 AD. Twice a year, from February to April and July to September, locals with licenses climb to the roof of the caves, using only rattan ladders, ropes, and bamboo poles, and collect the nests. The first collection takes place early in the breeding season before the swiftlets lay their eggs. The birds then make another nest in which they finally lay their eggs. After the young have fledged, the second collection is made. These individuals are very much in demand by the people and communities that hold the Government's harvesting licenses. • We would like to thank our guide Mr. Boy from Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure for @STWA the excellent presentation. • Thanks for watching! • More videos: / gabrijela1972 • Please subscribe!!
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