
Hunting in Northern Bahr el Ghazal: Natural Terrain, Hunting Livelihoods, and Wildlife Abundance Natural Environment and Ecological Overview of Northern Bahr el Ghazal Northern Bahr el Ghazal lies in the northwestern corner of South Sudan, bordering Sudan to the north. The region’s landscape is shaped by vast floodplains, lowland woodlands, and seasonal wetlands fed by tributaries of the Bahr el Arab River. During the rainy season, much of the area transforms into green plains, while the dry season reveals parched, open grasslands that attract wildlife to remaining water sources. This seasonal variation creates rich hunting grounds for both local communities and potential conservation efforts. Who Hunts Here: Demographics and Cultural Engagement The primary inhabitants of the region are the Dinka Malual and other Nilotic groups who traditionally rely on a mix of cattle herding, small-scale agriculture, and bushmeat hunting for subsistence. Hunting plays a practical and cultural rol
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