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Zud: The Crisis of Mongolia's Herders
This chapter examines the severe winter phenomenon of zud in Mongolia, detailing its devastating impact on livestock and the livelihoods of nomadic herders. It also explores the increasing frequency of droughts exacerbated by climate change and overgrazing, forcing many herders to abandon their traditional lifestyles and migrate to urban areas.
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