Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Luo
The Luo live primarily within the Kenyan province of Nyanza, but several live in Tanzania and other countries. They farm the land in order for adequate food supply, they are first and foremost cattle herders. Wives keep separate houses...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Khoi
"Hottentot" was the collective name given to indigenous herders of southern Africa by early travelers from Europe. Subsistence activity was centered on the care of herds of sheep and cattle, hunting and the collection of wildplant foods....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kipsigis
Kipsigis are the southernmost and most populous of the Kalenjin peoples of Kenya. The term "Kalenjin" (lit. "I say to you") was coined in radio broadcasts and at political rallies during the late colonial period, at a time when political...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ganda
The Ganda are a group of people who live in the province of Buganda in Uganda. The Ganda are primarily an agricultural society; their staple crops are bananas and yams. Cotton was introduced as a market crop early in the twentieth...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dogon
The Dogon are a group of about 250,000 people who live primarily in the districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in the western African nation of Mali. They are primarily agriculturists, their principal crops being millet, sorghum, rice,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afar
The Afar occupy an area of Djibouti and northeastern Ethiopia, sometimes called the Afar Triangle. There is a long history of hostility between the Afar and the surrounding groups; the Afar are often considered fierce and warlike. The...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nuristanis
The area known as Nuristan is located at the southern end of the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan. There are limited amounts of arable land in the Hindu Kush, but there are abundant amounts of pastureland well suited for...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nyakyusa and Ngonde
The Nyakyusa of southwestern Tanzania are known from missionary and traveler's records since the beginning of European contact with the East African interior in the 1870s. The Nyakyusa are especially noted for their system of "age...
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The History of the Cattle Trail Chuck Wagon
Ever wonder what it was like to be a cowboy on the range? What did they eat? Who cooked it? This site provides a nicely done background on cowboy cooking, chuck wagon etiquette, and links to recipes.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Grasslands on a Grand Scale
Jeffrey P. Cohn's article in Zoogoer Magazine, "Grasslands on a Grand Scale," examines a variety of animals and topics associated with the grasslands. Among the animals discussed are the bison, the great horned owls, the cattle, and more.
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Web Gallery of Art: Cattle and Sheep in a Stormy Landscape
An image of "Cattle and Sheep in a Stormy Landscape", created by Paulus Potter in 1647 (Oil on panel, 46 x 38 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Cattle and Goats in a Meadow
An image of "Cattle and Goats in a Meadow", created by Adriaen Van De Velde in 1658 (Oil on canvas, 36 x 46 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Cattle Egret on Branch
Cattle Egret on Branch
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Cattle Egret on Rail
Cattle Egret on Rail
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Zebu (Bos Primigenius Indicus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the bos primigenius indicus, otherwise known as the Zebu.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Memory: Montana
Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Ranching
Read about the history of ranching in the state of Texas, and how this practice shaped the state's history.
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Barnyard Palace : Dairy Cows
Use this site to find out all about dairy cows and how they produce milk. Learn why cows are so important to humans, and check out some excellent cow pictures (click on each picture to make it larger).
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E2 Bn Gallery: Countryside & Farming Photographs
This British site has wonderful collections of agricultural photographs typical of farms in developed countries. Many of them were submitted by teachers. Students can see machinery used in farming, how grain is ground, the types of...
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Loc: Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Nevada
This collection of historically significant documents, films, and photos tell the story of Nevada ranching community culture from the 1800s through late 20th century. Curriculum connections are included.
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