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  2. Nomadic pastoralism - Wikipedia

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    Nomadic pastoralism also known as Nomadic herding, is a form of pastoralism in which livestock are herded in order to seek for fresh pastures on which to graze. True nomads follow an irregular pattern of movement, in contrast with transhumance , where seasonal pastures are fixed. [ 1 ]

  3. Transhumance - Wikipedia

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    Transhumance in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Transhumance is a type of pastoralism or nomadism, a seasonal movement of livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures. . In montane regions (vertical transhumance), it implies movement between higher pastures in summer and lower valleys in wint

  4. Pastoralism - Wikipedia

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    A catt of the Bakhtiari people, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran Global map of pastoralism, its origins and historical development [1]. Pastoralism is a form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals (known as "livestock") are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing, historically by nomadic people who moved around with their herds. [2]

  5. Herder - Wikipedia

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    Herding goats in the Apennine Mountains A goatherd or goatherder is a person who herds goats as a vocational activity. It is similar to a shepherd who herds sheep. Goatherds are most commonly found in regions where goat populations are significant; for instance, in Africa and South Asia .

  6. Nomad - Wikipedia

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    Nomadic hunting and gathering—following seasonally available wild plants and game—is by far the oldest human subsistence method. [4] Pastoralists raise herds of domesticated livestock, driving or accompanying them in patterns that normally avoid depleting pastures beyond their ability to recover. [ 5 ]

  7. List of nomadic peoples - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of nomadic people arranged by economic specialization and region. Nomadic people are communities who move from one place to another, rather than settling permanently in one location. Many cultures have traditionally been nomadic, but nomadic behavior is increasingly rare in industrialized countries .

  8. Human Remains Found Near Hoover Dam in 2009 Identified ... - AOL

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    The remains of William Herman Hietamaki have finally been identified, although authorities weren't able to determine his cause of death

  9. Pastoral society - Wikipedia

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    A pastoral society is a social group of pastoralists, whose way of life is based on pastoralism, and is typically nomadic. Daily life is centered upon the tending of herds or flocks. Daily life is centered upon the tending of herds or flocks.