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Ecology of South Turkana

turkana herders of the dry savanna : ecology and biobehavioral response of nomads to an uncertain environmentOxford • Published In 1999 • Pages: 42-65

By: Little, Michael A., Dyson-Hudson, Rada, McCabe, J. Terrence.

Abstract
This document describes the ecology of South Turkana which is characterized by fluctuations and unpredictability. Based on available records and closer observation of climate, weather, vegetations, ecological zones, soil types, topography and river system in a locality called Ngisonyoka, it discusses how the nomadic Turkana persisted in this environment by employing a variety of effective strategies of livestock management.
Subjects
Environmental quality
Topography and geology
Flora
Pastoral activities
Domesticated animals
Annual cycle
Cereal agriculture
Research and development
Land use
Water supply
Climate
Soil
culture
Turkana
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Anthropologist
Ecologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
Field Date
1980-1996
Coverage Date
1980-1999
Coverage Place
Turkana, Kenya
Notes
Michael A. Little, Rada Dyson-Hudson, and J. Terrence McCabe
For bibliographical references see document 24: Little and Leslie
LCCN
99219983
LCSH
Turkana (African people)