about the Tsaatan

for more info on the Tsaatan, their reindeer, and the taiga check out 
http://visittaiga.org/downloads/TCVC_Visitor_Handbook.pdf
 
Taiga Ecosystem

reindeer lichen

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The Tsaatan and their reindeer

       

tacking up the reindeer for collecting firewood, while the toddler plays with the chain saw

leaving camp

returning a few hours later with the logs

the women are incredibly good at this

herding horses with reindeer

woohoo!