Research, Policy and Practice
Indicators | Fre | % | Source of IWF | Special characteristics |
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Cows urinate | 106 | 31.2 | Public/Uuchuu | When a cow urinates while sleeping, it indicates drought is about to happen |
Cow dung | 75 | 22.1 | Public/Uuchuu | When a cow drops dung while sleeping, it indicates a long dry season is coming |
Birds' and fox sound | 28 | 8.2 | Public | Sounds of foxes and birds like Urdudde, Sololiya, Laakkama, Gaarrisa, and Qottoo are transliterated |
Intestine reading | 10 | 2.9 | Uuchuu | Conditions of the blood vessel and large and small intestines are transliterated |
Insect behaviours | 6 | 1.8 | Public | Time and direction of the move of the swarm of insects are transliterated |
Plant flower | 31 | 9.1 | Public | Flowering and leaf shading of the tree can be attached to seasons |
Stars and moon | 75 | 22.1 | Ayyaantuu | Position of the star and moon in the sky used as a reference to weather condition |
Animal thirsty | 9 | 2.6 | Public | When cattle drink too much water, it is an indication of the upcoming dry season |
Total | 340 | 100.0 |