Among ant species, those of the Dorylus genus, a type of driver ant that is known to the Mofu as jaglavak, hold a special place. The Mofu associate the jaglavak with termites, which is logical...

Nov 20, 2007 · The Mofu*, who live in the Mandara Mountains of northern Cameroon, have developed a rich lore about their insects and have a particularly impressive entomological vocabulary.

Social insects such as ants are particularly embraced by the Mofu, seen as symbolic of kinship and social relations. A type of driver ant from the Dorylus genus is the most prized insect of all: Mofu people refer to this ant as the jaglavak.

Nov 20, 2007 · These insects are pests for the Mofu because they steal seeds. But no ants can be as destructive as termites. The rainfall reveals the full extent of damage to Sidi's house.

Les Mofu du Nord-Cameroun vivent, ou plutôt vivaient, avec les insectes. Ces derniers sont impliqués dans tous les aspects de leur vie : ils entrent dans l'alimentation et la pharmacopée, viennent en appui agronomique, servent d'augures et même d'insectes de compagnie.

Sep 3, 2023 · In northern Cameroon, in the Mandaras Mountains, the Mofu live a unique relationship with insects, sharing with them their homes and cultivations. This year however, a terrible drought hits the...

The Mofu have a unique way of interacting with their environment — they connect with insects. That’s right. Not only do the Mofu eat their six-legged neighbors as a source of protein, but they also keep insects as pets.

Jan 10, 2017 · Insects are rich in nutrients such as amino acids, which are often absent in conventional foods. They have been used as such for ages by indigenous communities like the Mofu living at the...

Nov 21, 2007 · The Mofu people of northern Cameroon, Africa, have developed a unique process of defending themselves and their crops against termites and other pests: by calling on killer ants they called the jaglavak (Dorylus) for help!

The Mofu inhabit the dry Mandara Mountains of northern Cameroon, 200 miles south of Lake Chad. On the map above, peoples and places mentioned in this article appear in red, while on the inset,...