Category: Namibia
One of the highlights of our 2025 summer was our trip to Namibia in July. We gained invaluable insight into the lifestyles of the Ju’hoansi, a San group, and of the Himba people from members of the ethnic groups themselves. Our desire to learn about how organisms besides humans have adapted to the harsh environment was also fulfilled as we observed fascinating plant and animal species thrive despite the aridity. If you are interested in supporting the country’s indigenous communities and biota, consider checking out our posts on Namibia, each of which includes ways to promote cultural and environmental sustainability.
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Connecting with the Last Vestiges of San Culture (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction In my last post, I explored the Himba people of Namibia, but I wanted to discuss another ethnic group that has developed a dissimilar lifestyle in the same country: the San. Not to be misconceived as monolithic, the San people consist of multiple unique communities. During our trip, we had the pleasure of taking Read more
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Resilience in Nature: How Flora and Fauna Thrive in Namibia’s Harsh Conditions (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction Previously, I delved into the Himba and San people and discussed ways in which both ethnic groups have adapted to their arid surroundings. As my explorations illuminated, humans depend less on somatic, or bodily, adaptations to endure environmental conditions than on their cultures, their extrasomatic means of adaptation and survival. Today, however, I will Read more