Nomadic pastoralism in the Aru basin of Tibet's Chang Tang

Nomadic pastoralists live at the northern extent of human habitation within the ca. 5000 m elevation Aru basin, in the nortwestern part of the Chang Tang Nature Preserve, Tibet. These nomads herd primarily sheep and goats, a lesser number of yaks, and a few horses. Goats are increasing in importance...

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Main Authors: Marius W. Næss, Dondrup Lhagyal, Drolma Yangzom, Per Mathiesen, Joseph L. Fox, Bård J. Bårdsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 2004-04-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/1722