Ankole cattle as a symbol of western Uganda
by editors@theworld.org (Anita Elash) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6TPT2)
With their outrageously long horns and sleek auburn coats, Ankole cattle are a symbol of western Uganda. But they're now considered an endangered breed, as farmers switch to imports such as Holsteins. And this is a problem because Ankole cattle are equipped to withstand harsh conditions such as high temperatures and droughts - both of which are occurring more often. Anita Elash reports from western Uganda.