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ZEBU THIEF – A rite of passage for young men in Madagascar

In the Malagasy tradition, the theft of zebus is an initiation rite for young men to prove their virility prior to marriage. But today, this rite of passage has morphed into organized crime, as a zebu can be sold for 200 euros on the black market.

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