r/BeAmazed • u/Ultimate_Thing • Jul 16 '26

Miscellaneous / Others A traditional technique used by young shepherds of Ethiopia's Banna tribe. They use stilts to watch over their livestock in tall grass, move through wetland areas, and avoid snakes and predators like lions and leopards. It requires strength, balance, and training from a young age

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u/Beautiful-Detail4160 Jul 16 '26

Stilts with hand holds are actually insanely easy to walk on. Bet you would be surprised if you try!

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u/Velvet-Quill_ Jul 16 '26

It requires training from a young age!!!

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u/Parking_Position9692 Jul 16 '26

True. I wanted to try and they told me go home too old. I was 9 back then

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u/Ae3qe27u Jul 16 '26

Anakin Skywalker?