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Hadzabe Tribe Hunts and Cooks Porcupine in the Wild: A Look into 2024’s Traditional Practices

In the heart of Tanzania, the Hadzabe tribe continues to embrace their ancient traditions, including hunting porcupines in the wild—a food source that has long sustained them. This year, as they engage in the hunt, Hadzabe hunters utilize their remarkable tracking skills, following footprints and signs to locate and capture these animals. Once the porcupine is caught, the tribe gathers to prepare it over an open fire, a cooking process that is both simple and effective. The Hadzabe use minimal tools, allowing the meat to roast and develop its natural flavors from the smoke and heat of the flames. Watching them cook highlights their survival skills and adaptability, showcasing methods passed down for generations. Beyond just a meal, the gathering around the fire symbolizes unity and tradition. Tribe members share stories, bond over the meal, and keep alive the practices that define their cultural identity. In 2024, as the world changes rapidly, the Hadzabe’s steadfast connection to thei
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Baby Elephant Ayo Beats the Summer Heat with a Splash in a Kiddie Pool

 Ayo, a three-week-old baby elephant, doesn’t mind getting wet! Named on Sunday after the word for “luck,” Ayo celebrated his new name by splashing around in a small paddling pool for delighted visitors at Germany’s Bergzoo in Halle (Saale).

Enjoying a refreshing shower from a bucket of water, Ayo looked thrilled as he waded through the cool pool, even pausing for a sip.

Born on August 3, just a few weeks after his half-sister Tamika’s arrival in June, Ayo and Tamika have quickly become favorites among zoo guests.

While elephants are often tied to superstitions about luck—especially those with trunks raised high for good fortune—Ayo kept his trunk down as he played, enjoying the moment without worrying about tradition.


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