National Geographic - USA (2021-12)

sheep and goats, and

then later with cows.

When they become

ilmurran, or warriors,

they’re ready to be

responsible for the

whole herd.

Melubo Olenauni

(at right) and his sons

return to their home

in Tanzania after bring-

ing in the cows. Young

boys begin to learn

shepherding with

BOYS LEARN EARLY

TO PROTECT THE HERD

AND LIVE IN HARMONY

WITH THE LAND.