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These African Tribes are Skilled Hunters But are Born with Ostrich-like Legs

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These African Tribes are Skilled Hunters But are Born with Ostrich-like Legs These African Tribes are Skilled Hunters But are Born with Ostrich-like Legs

Dream - Members of the Doma tribe, also known as the vaDoma or Bantwana tribe, are often referred to as "Ostrich People" because of their strange legs.

The tribes in the Kanyemba region of Zimbabwe are known for a rare genetic condition called Ectrodactyly.

These African tribes are born with legs resembling ostriches.

This genetic mutation, also known as lobster claw syndrome, refers to the absence of one or more fingers or toes at birth.

It is believed that this rare mutation occurs in about one in every four children born into the Doma tribe.

These African tribes are born with legs resembling ostriches.

Most members of the Doma tribe lose three of their middle toes and only have two outer toes, which then become bent.

This rare abnormality is caused by an autosomal dominant condition resulting from a single mutation on chromosome 7.

Interestingly, members of the Doma tribe do not consider the hereditary abnormality in their legs as a disability.

Due to this condition, members of the Doma tribe have difficulty walking, let alone running. They also cannot wear shoes due to the mutation.

Nevertheless, they believe that this disability is a blessing because it allows them to climb trees quickly.

According to them, tree climbing is a useful survival skill. This is because the Doma tribe practices a traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

These African tribes are born with legs resembling ostriches.

They obtain food through hunting, fishing, gathering honey and fruits, as well as wild roots.

Source: DailyStar

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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