The rabbit hunters

The rabbit hunters

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A rabbit hunter named Juan poses for a picture with his furry prey.

The animals may not look like much, but rabbit-catchers in the countryside near Santiago can sell up to 10 of them per day for about $5 each, giving them an income above the established minimum wage.

. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Rabbit hunting is a traditional livelihood, in many cases passed from generation to generation. Those who practice it collect their prey every morning using lasso traps which they set up the night before.

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Rabbit hunter Orlando carries a slingshot as he goes to check his traps early in the morning.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Rabbit hunter Orlando carries a slingshot as he goes to check his traps early in the morning.

He stands in an open field to check his traps.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

He stands in an open field to check his traps.

Orlando walks by a lasso trap.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Orlando walks by a lasso trap.

He holds up a rabbit that he caught.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

He holds up a rabbit that he caught.

Orlando ties up rabbits caught in the early morning.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Orlando ties up rabbits caught in the early morning.

He arranges his bag of prey.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

He arranges his bag of prey.

Rabbit hunter Juan poses for a picture.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Rabbit hunter Juan poses for a picture.

Orlando's rabbits lie on a table, ready to be sold.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Orlando's rabbits lie on a table, ready to be sold.

Orlando offers his wares.
. SANTIAGO, Chile. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Orlando offers his wares.