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How Texting Helps Maasai Farmers Avoid Lion Attacks in Rural Tanzania

Cellphones are still relatively new in some parts of Tanzania, but have drastically impacted the way farmers work.

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  • drunkenninja
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    Before cell phones were widespread, information like this would have been communicated by having a young herd boy run as fast as he can several miles to get help.

    This reminds me of the scene from Troy. Great read, thanks for the share!

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