Why do Botswana pastoralists paint eyes on the backsides of cattle?

Correct answer: To deter the lions from preying on them

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What people think about it: 14 Comments
SOS
SOS
Great idea, I hope it works.
LegoDad
LegoDad
Here in Canada some of us put eyes on the back of our hats or touques to avoid cougar attacks.
Kelly
Kelly
Great 👍idea 💡!
Maestro1313
Maestro1313
Like they're looking at them.
ProsaicHydra16856
ProsaicHydra16856
thank you for this valuable information. wake up people. we need more ways to cohabitate before it's to late.
Player #14658035
Player #14658035
I lived in Botswana for 17 years. Moved there in 1979. My family still live there. This is the first I have ever heard of this.
Alexaunica
Alexaunica
Love this so smart and artistic solution
Guillermo Jr.
Guillermo Jr.
LegoDad, which type of Cougar?? 2 legged or 4?
Player #97184361
Player #97184361
This idea has been in nature on birds , butterflies & insects .
GraceSpace
GraceSpace
Player #14658035, G8t that New ideas are being implemented!
GraceSpace
GraceSpace
LegoDad, WOW does this work?
Glenwood Walker
Glenwood Walker
LegoDad, some farmers in India wear a real lifelike mask on the back of their heads to help prevent tiger attacks. from GEW
Player #18829268
Player #18829268
Kelly, 😀😀
Player #2512936
Player #2512936
I wish some people would stop breeding prolifically!