Most people, when they think of Zambia, think of safari animals. These are not the animals that you would see on a typical day in Zambia, unless, of course, you decide to be a tourist and go on a safari through the jungles of Africa. The animals that the children of Mazabuka are used to seeing are the ones that are pictured above. These animals are the ones you would see on a normal day- when not on safari. All of these animals serve a purpose for the family (well, except for the turtle who is just fun to look at):
Goats, chickens, pigs, and cattle are very important to a family because they guarantee a family's wealth. They can be used for bride wealth (dowry), can be sold for income, or can be slaughtered to feed the family if needed.
Cattle, also, help plow the fields. Without them, it would take many long weeks of labor, and would probably mean that the children would need to stay home from school to help plow the fields.
Donkeys and Cattle help haul things- especially those things too heavy to haul in a wheelbarrow.
Dogs are there for protection. It is there job to protect all of the living things on the compound and warn them of danger.
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