Rich grass
The cattle have been away for months grazing as far north as the Sahel, the semi-arid savannah belt on the fringes of the Sahara.
When the rainy season is over they start heading for the southern side of the River Niger to feed on the rich grass, known as "bourgou", that the rains have left behind. |
Drownings
Keeping the cattle together is not an easy job.
Some of the young boys swim across the river to make sure that the groups of cattle stay apart.
In previous years cattle have drowned during the crossings as groups became mixed up together.
The smallest calves are taken across by boat. |
Drownings
Keeping the cattle together is not an easy job.
Some of the young boys swim across the river to make sure that the groups of cattle stay apart.
In previous years cattle have drowned during the crossings as groups became mixed up together.
The smallest calves are taken across by boat. |
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