Friday, April 19, 2024

Camels and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa

 The Washington Post published on 17 April 2024 a fascinating story titled "The Survivor Species" by Chico Harlan, Rael Ombuor, and Malin Fezehai.  

Having lost many of their cattle because of drought, traditional herders are turning to camels for milk.  Resistant to climate change, camels may help save lives in the drought-stricken region of the Horn of Africa.  The article offers outstanding color photographs and video montages from Samburu County, Kenya.