Coalition between man and wild birds, SLICE
In the south of Kenya every year, when everything is in blossom, the NDorobos go through the bush in search of honey. Their strange ally in this search is the euchoshoroi , a bird that has led them to the precious nectar since the beginning of time. Kiloussou is an Ndorobo. He lives near the Masai Mara animal reserve. Along with his father, MZegobe and his young nephew Kisset, he leaves for the forest looking for honey. For Kiloussous people, honey plays a vital role. It provides food and the means to obtain cattle, but it is especially used to make a beer which is the focal point of all of the tribes important rites. In the heart of the bush, Kiloussou and Mzegabe call upon their guide bird, which immediately responds and leads them to a tree. Actually, the birds cooperation with the Ndorobo is not selfless. Once the honey has been removed, the bird can eat what it likes best without fear of being stung: the wax and the larvae which the hunters let fall on the gr
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