They have long thorns that keep the animals from eating their leaves. However, giraffe don t seem to mind the needles. The native people, the Masai, were very curious and friendly. They are cattle herders but because of the recent drought many of their cows have died. The Masai diet consists of goat s blood and milk and occasionally a maize mush made from a type of corn.
Most men have more than one wife.
A fence around the perimeter provides a corral for their animals at night. Their bomas are spread miles apart so they must walk many miles to get from place to place. When I took walks Masai seemed to appear out of nowhere. Unfortunately, girls are still circumcised without anesthesia when they begin their monthly cycle. While we were there several girls were walking around wearing the beaded headband that shows they have just been circumcised and are ready for marriage.