Overpopulation and grazing imperils nomadic lifestyle and wildlife in Ladakh

Overpopulation and grazing imperils nomadic lifestyle and wildlife in Ladakh

In the unforgivingly cold, arid and harsh high-altitude regions of Central Asia, nomadic herders have survived for several centuries. Guided by a keen understanding of the environment they live in, they move constantly with their livestock, following trails of fresh pastures and ‘settling down’ only briefly. Surrendering their destiny to the whims of nature, these […]

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