Live Streaming: Great Adventure in the Wilderness-Chapter 798 - 794 Bite Marks

Burkina Faso might sound like an obscure little country in Africa, but mention its other name, and many people might have an impression—it's known as "The Country of Honorable Gentlemen."

The name of the country comes from its native language, meaning "The Country of Honorable Gentlemen."

Positively speaking, despite the extremely unstable security in Africa, the people of Burkina Faso lead a self-sufficient, leisurely life.

But from what Bi Fang saw along the way, poverty and hardship are the true epitomes.

It is one of the poorest countries in the world, with nearly 80% of the labor force engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, yet due to its location on the edge of the desert, with flatland that holds no moisture, the arable land is scarce and dry.

Having no money leads to farming, but farming yields no significant results—it's a vicious cycle of sorts.

The ground under Bi Fang's feet was already severely desertified, with fine sand mixed into the large quantities of grit, and slopes were prone to slipping.

"In this place, rain is a cause for great celebration, if a child is born when it's raining, people believe that the child is inherently lucky, blessed by the gods, and so they generally name the child Patwa, which means rain."

"Locals even build houses directly from clay, mixing it with water and then constructing walls and roofs, without worrying about the possibility of rain soaking and collapsing them."

While looking for prey, Bi Fang also didn't forget to make some commentary, lest his audience find it monotonous, but this undoubtedly exacerbated his body's dehydration, often having to stop to sip water.

Being close to the equator, Burkina Faso was already very hot by the end of May.

Especially in the northernmost part where Bi Fang was, the highest average daytime temperature had exceeded thirty-seven degrees, and even light activity under the scorching sun could lead to heavy sweating.

Just lifting his head, he could see the heat distorted by high temperatures, layered upon itself, denser than sea waves blown up by a typhoon.

A small bunch of gravel slid down the hill, and Bi Fang, dressed in light khaki explorer gear, stepped forward, heading toward the top of the slope.

Crossing the Sahara, the system only allowed the use of minimal low-level system equipment, and Bi Fang ultimately chose a set of khaki explorer gear reminiscent of Professor Indiana Jones. The color was called khaki, but it was quite pale, and under strong exposure, it even looked pure white.

The quality, as always, was good—convenient and quick-drying, eliminating the embarrassment of sweat stains.

Standing atop the hill, Bi Fang scoped the horizon, where the yellow earth stretched far and wide, with a few sparse, thinly spread trees that looked short and pitiful.

Facing the sun, Bi Fang squinted slightly, trying to spot any traces of his prey.

In another two days, it would be June, and he only intended to spend three days to obtain a sufficiently docile camel, ready to set off by the first of June at the latest.

The best arrangement would be to have a catch today and spend one to two days acclimating.

After all, capturing one didn't mean he could ride it; some basic training was needed.

"Most of the territory of Burkina Faso is made up of plateaus, but the average altitude is not high, at only about 300 meters, and the terrain is flat. The country's highest peak is only 749 meters tall. However, due to the flatness of the land, this is not advantageous for our ambush of camels."

Bi Fang pointed at the vast plain in front of him, scanning from left to right, sharing some basic knowledge about camels.

"Camels are exceptionally large animals, with adults measuring over two meters in height, a body length of 2.8 to 3.2 meters, and a weight close to 500 kilograms, dwarfing horses and mules in terms of size."

"In nature, bigger often means stronger, so without a doubt, camels are one of the land's dominant creatures."

"Though they may seem cumbersome, they are very agile, and their bodies are quite flexible. Their necks can bend into an S-shape like a cobra's, allowing them to keep an eye on their surroundings all the time and escape quickly."

"Most importantly, camels are also very fast, especially the dromedaries used in races which have explosive power. Their sprinting speed is similar to that of wolves, reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour."

"Once December arrives," he began, "the speed of camels further increases, because it is their mating season. During this period, camels become extremely aggressive and are constantly in a state of excitement. Their running speed reaches a new level, reportedly up to 70 kilometers per hour—faster than wild horses."

[Wow, is this the power of love?]

[What flows in their veins isn't blood but the hormones of love.]

[This hormone is more potent than gasoline, so powerful.]

[It's intoxicating.]

"This speed also grants the camel a tremendous impact force, like a cannonball. Any animal struck by them is either killed or injured. Moreover, there's the kicking, which is common among hoofed animals and very dangerous. Thus, capturing a camel is not an easy task; using the terrain to your advantage is the best method."

Capturing some large fierce beasts often critically depends on the use of terrain.

The most common strategy is to have a small mound, with each party on one side of it—it provides not only a visual shield but also a degree of scent isolation. When you suddenly appear, the swiftly shortened distance can also somewhat intimidate the animal.

Of course, having a headwind would make it even better.

With scent and sight completely blocked and at a distance of fewer than twenty meters, Bi Fang rarely missed his mark.

His record when capturing reindeer and black bears certainly proved this point.

On the ground, a low bush drooped wearily, and Bi Fang squatted, lifting some of it.

As the drone approached, everyone could clearly see the bite marks left on the stems of the plants.

"The manner in which bark is peeled, the leftover nutshells and berry remnants, the tooth marks on tender branches, the remains of prey left by carnivorous animals, and the destroyed state of prey nests—all of these can help you determine the types of animals living in the vicinity and their habits," he explained, pointing to several noticeable marks before looking up at the live broadcast device.

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"Many deer that nibble on tender plant stems leave characteristic tooth marks, and the edges of the peeled stems and bark will show signs of damage. The edges left by rabbits that have gnawed on bark, however, are smooth."

"In the summer, the bark nibbled by deer is torn into long strips, fully exposing the wood underneath—in winter, when the bark is tightly adhered, it is only gnawed into chunks, allowing one to see many clear tooth marks."

"Sheep and goats also gnaw on bark. The tooth marks they leave are usually slanted, while those of deer are vertical."

"Rodents often gnaw at the base of tree stems—stripping the soft bark off saplings is usually the work of wild rabbits. The parts gnawed by industrious beavers look as if they've been chopped with a small hatchet, leaving deep marks with conical tops."

"Squirrels will climb to the top of the stem to strip and gnaw the bark of tender twigs, and you'll usually find wood chips and pieces of bark scattered at the base of the tree. But if you also find scattered nuts or pinecones below, that indicates it might be the work of nut-stealing birds."

"Near a pile of empty nutshells on the ground, one is likely to find a burrow inhabited by a rodent."

[Note it down, note it down.]

[Master Fang is awesome!]

[Professional Hunter's tips, saved for later.]

[Why bother, think you'll use it one day?]

Bi Fang shared a wealth of information about the signs left by common herbivores, which was an eye-opener for the audience. But then he changed tack.

"However, camels are different from the animals mentioned before. Their mouths are full of sharp teeth, and at first glance, one might not even consider them herbivores but rather liken them to carnivores, like tigers or leopards. That's why the marks they leave are easily recognizable at a glance."