SahelSahel

By Jarred DutkaBy Jarred Dutka

Destruction to the SahelDestruction to the Sahel

Since the 1970’s the Sahel has lost more than Since the 1970’s the Sahel has lost more than 30% of its trees to be cut down for fire wood.30% of its trees to be cut down for fire wood.

Tribes

Tuareg’s Hausa’s

AnimalsAnimals

Giraffes Giraffes ElephantsElephants Cattle Cattle SheepSheep

All HerbivoresAll Herbivores

The EndThe End

Distinct Feature of Distinct Feature of Africa !!!!Africa !!!! The Flat barren plains are the The Flat barren plains are the

most destinct things in africa. most destinct things in africa.

Climate of SahelClimate of Sahel

Hot or humid all year roundHot or humid all year round

Average temp. is between 77-86 degreesAverage temp. is between 77-86 degrees

Average Rainfall and bodies of Average Rainfall and bodies of waterwater

• Average rainfall is 1.5-58.11Average rainfall is 1.5-58.11

• The SenegalThe Senegal

• GambiaGambia

• NileNile

• Lake ChadLake Chad

One type of Africa’s mealsOne type of Africa’s mealsGroundnut stew with chicken. Groundnut stew with chicken. • 3 to 4 lbs coarsely cut chicken3 to 4 lbs coarsely cut chicken

1/ 4 cup peanut oil or light cooking oil1/ 4 cup peanut oil or light cooking oil2 large onions, one chopped2 large onions, one chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 garlic clove, minced4 plum tomatoes4 plum tomatoes3/4 cup water3/4 cup water

1/4 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter 1/4 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter 2 bell peppers2 bell peppers2 chicken bullion cubes 2 chicken bullion cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 medium-size eggplant, peeled and cubed (optional)1 medium-size eggplant, peeled and cubed (optional)2 cups fresh or frozen okra (optional)2 cups fresh or frozen okra (optional)