The African tribe in Zimbabwe with odd toes

The Vadoma people, residing in the remote Kanyemba region in northern Zimbabwe, possess a distinctive and rare genetic trait that sets them apart from other groups: a condition known as ectrodactyly, often referred to as “ostrich foot syndrome.”

Ectrodactyly in the Vadoma tribe is a result of a genetic mutation that has been passed down through generations. The condition is autosomal dominant, meaning that only one parent needs to carry the gene for the trait to potentially appear in offspring.

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