Transhumance
Definition
Transhumance is a type of pastoralism or nomadism; it involves moving livestock seasonally between highland and lowland pastures.
Analogy
Consider transhumance as taking your pets on vacation during summer months because it's too hot at home, then bringing them back when it cools down again.
Related terms
Pastoral Nomadism: This is a form of subsistence agriculture where people travel with their animals from place-to-place in search for fresh pastures, much like taking your pets on an extended road trip looking for cooler weather spots during summer.
Sedentary Farming: Unlike transhumance, this involves staying in one place year-round and farming land there - think having indoor plants that stay put regardless of seasons.
Agro-pastoralism: This is a mix of farming and herding animals. It's like having a garden at home for your plants, but still taking your pets on vacation during the summer.
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- Transhumance is practiced in what agricultural region in the developing world?
- What does the term "Transhumance" refer to?
- What's the primary reason some cultures practice transhumance?
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