Photo by jasperdoest / The Nyambwezu waterfalls contribute to the Kabompo River, which feeds into the Zambezi, southern Africa’s “river of life.”⁣ Vast wetlands downstream from the headwaters hold large amounts of water for months or even years, meaning that flooding peaks are delayed by nearly two months—which makes it possible for people and the economy to survive dry spells. ⁣Deforestation and large-scale developments could have negative impacts on ecosystem integrity, wildlife, and the livelihoods of millions who rely heavily on the goods and services provided by the river and its wetlands.⁣ Follow jasperdoest to learn more about the human-wildlife relationship. #zambia #waterfall #watermanagement #headwaters #Zambezi