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Do you approve of man-made wonders? Is it true that Moroccan sheep climb trees?

🐐Moroccan goats climbing trees are considered a natural wonder unique to the area, but some people have denounced it as "animal abuse." So what is the truth? Sunshine takes you to Morocco to find the answer. . Fact 1: Goats climb trees, to a certain extent, out of instinct. . In the southwest of Morocco, there grows the world's only argan tree, whose fruit can be used to extract argan oil, which is also a delicacy in the eyes of goats. When sheep are hungry and have no other food, they will climb trees to eat fruit. . Fact 2: Goats eating fruits is good for sowing, but they may also damage seedlings. . 🐻Asma Kamili, head of the World Organization for Animal Health's Animal Health Department in Morocco, said that climbing trees is a "natural behavior" of animals, and the feces of goats after eating fruits can be used to sow seeds and increase the number of trees. . Ecologist Jose Fedriani of the Spanish Desertification Research Center added: Goats also eat leaves and seedlings. Argan trees take 7-15 years to mature, and the consequences of sheep gnawing on seedlings during drought periods are serious. . Fact 3: People driving sheep up trees to pose for photos may lead to abuse. . 🌳In Essaouira, some shepherds will wait for tourists in the woods with their flocks, and make a living by taking photos and collecting tips. Not all goats will climb trees on their own initiative, so this requires shepherds to deliberately "train" them. . ❌If goats stand for too long and are exposed to the summer sun, they can easily suffer from heat stress and dehydration, or fall from trees due to exhaustion. Because of this, the staged photo was condemned by animal protection organizations❗️ . Truth 4⃣: Even more sad is that the southern coastal area of ​​Morocco is experiencing a severe drought, and farming is unsustainable. Farmers have to pose with their sheep to make a living (otherwise they can't keep the sheep alive). The new coronavirus has made the situation even worse. . 🐐The Moroccan sheep climbing trees are involved in many ways. So, when you travel to Morocco, will you take pictures of goats climbing trees?
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Posted: Feb 8, 2024
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