These nomads live with the real-life Rudolph

Emil Lendof

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Dec 15, 2016

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Navigate The Snowy Landscapes Of Mongolia With This Reindeer Herding Family

These nomadic reindeer herders live in the snowy wilds of Mongolia. Barcroft Images

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Purev is the matriarch of the Gabaa family. Barcroft Images

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Uchraa is already well trained in riding the family reindeer. Barcroft Images

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*** EXCLUSIVE – VIDEO AVAILABLE *** ALTAI MOUNTAINS, MONGOLIA – SEPTEMBER 2016: One of the youngest members of the family cuddles her reindeer in the woods in Altai Mountains, Mongolia,… Barcroft Images

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Matriarch Purev poses with the family reindeer, Batbayar and Bayardalai. Barcroft Images

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Purev shows off the family’s teepee. Barcroft Images

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To visit the Tsaatan people, the photographer traveled far into Mongolia’s Altai Mountains. Barcroft Images

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Purev stokes the fire in her teepee oven, heated with reindeer dung. Barcroft Images

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Purev strokes her snow-white reindeer next to the lake. Barcroft Images

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The Tsaatan people rely on their reindeer for milk, cheese and transportation. Barcroft Images

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Buyantogtokh is a widow who lives with Purev. Barcroft Images

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*** EXCLUSIVE – VIDEO AVAILABLE *** ALTAI MOUNTAINS, MONGOLIA – SEPTEMBER 2016: Purev’s reflection is perfectly captured in the icy water in Altai Mountains, Mongolia, September 2016. Navigate the snowy… Barcroft Images

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Purev and Buyantogtokh enjoy the warmth of a fire in the snow. Barcroft images

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Bayardalai goes for a ride. Barcroft Images

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Purev, Bayardalai and Batbayar take a reindeer trek. Barcroft Images

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