A herd of yaks belonging to local nomads in the steppes.
Local people are nomads. They herd yaks, and their lives and livelihoods are very connected to these animals. Yaks provide food (from milk and cheese to meat), clothing (leather and wool), and fuel: yak and sheep dung is used to make fire for warmth and for cooking. Nomads also make blankets, carpet, bags and even the dark portion of their moveable homes from yak hair and yak down. Local women
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