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An intriguing fact about nature in Burkina Faso is the presence of the sacred crocodile pond in Sabou, located near the capital Ouagadougou. According to local legend, a village chief got lost in the savannah and, to quench his thirst, was helped by a crocodile that moistened his lips with the tip of its tail. From that moment on, the crocodiles in this pond have been considered sacred and protected by the local community. 🐊
📸 Josh Withers
An intriguing fact about nature in Burkina Faso is the presence of the sacred crocodile pond in Sabou, located near the capital Ouagadougou. According to local legend, a village chief got lost in the savannah and, to quench his thirst, was helped by a crocodile that moistened his lips with the tip of its tail. From that moment on, the crocodiles in this pond have been considered sacred and protected by the local community. 🐊
📸 Josh Withers