The Kombaii are a tribe that live in tree houses in Papua New Guinea. Some of the houses are as high as 40 metres above the ground. These dwellings offer an escape from the heat and insects in the jungle below and protect the tribe against flooding during heavy rains. The Kombaii are a distinct ethnic group and have their own language and customs. They decorate their bodies with bones and many of them have got thorns through their noses. The men are hunters and have excellent hunting and fishing skills. They hunt wild boar and marsupials in the forest using their bows and arrows.