cattle looking for water muddy well due drought the backlands pernambuco brazil october 2023 climate change

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Cattle looking for water in a muddy well due to drought in the backlands of Pernambuco, Brazil on October 17, 2023. Climate change Royalty Free Stock Photo

Cattle looking for water in a muddy well due to drought in the backlands of Pernambuco, Brazil on October 17, 2023. Climate change

Cattle stand and lie near a partially filled, muddy waterhole in a dry, barren landscape. The ground appears cracked and dusty, indicating a lack of recent rainfall. Sparse vegetation and scattered bushes can be seen in the background. The cattle, showing various coat colors, seem to be searching for water. The scene suggests conditions typical of drought, highlighting the challenges faced by livestock farmers in arid regions.