Two Types of Transhumance

• fixed: mainly in countries with predictable seasons, e.g. Switzerland
• nomadic: in areas with unpredictable climatic conditions. e.g. Somalia

Study on the Movement of Pastoralists

• 31
• while for nomadic transhumance, the pattern is more complex and varied

Differences in terms of Homes

• fixed transhumance live in a semi-permanent shelter on high ground such as 32
• nomadic transhumance always stay in portable shelters, e.g. homes of the Gabra people carried on 33

Number of People Involved

• for fixed transhumance, only 34 pastoralists make the journey
• however, all nomadic transhumance migrate with their livestock
   

Diet and Goods

• people who do not leave the valleys may become 35
• exchange animals with other communities for  36
• herds provide all needs-food and 37  

Research in Algeria in North Africa

• They traditionally arrive in time to help local residents with the 38
• Their homes are  39 which are temporary shelters
• A better term to describe this type of transhumance might be 40