The Kubu are a tribe inhabiting the foothills of Bukit Barisan in central Sumatra, Indonesia, in the vicinity of the cities of Palembang and Jambi. They are the last-known hunter-gatherer society in Southeast Asia. The name "Kubu" does not refer to a homogenous tribal group, but to a culturally diverse people. They are nomadic peoples who construct temporary shelters of branches and leaves on platforms in forested areas, moving on when game and resources dwindle. They have developed ingenious way to effectively use available resources to survive. For instance: to fish, they beat the stripped bark of a poisonous tree into the water, stunning the fish, which then surface, making them easy to catch. They have developed unique wooden traps for each type of game animal in their vicinity. The Kubu live in small groups, due to the need for high mobility. Hierarchies among the Kubu are based on relative age. Distinct social classes are rare, as opposed t

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