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Where have all the pastures gone? [1]

Over centuries, the Changpas have survived in Ladakh with their flocks of sheep, goats, yaks and horses horses in a delicate balance with nature, forever careful of its scarce resource: pastures. This very system is under strain today, as a variety of reasons have led to the shrinking of Ladakh's pastures.

Publication Date: 
21/10/2008
Tashi Morup [2]
Deccan Herald (Bangalore) [3]
Tags:
Ladakh Plateau [4], Animal Care [5]
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