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pastoralist

/ ˈpɑːstərəlɪst /

noun

  1. a grazier or land-holder raising sheep, cattle, etc, on a large scale
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For centuries, humans and wolves in India co-existed peacefully, thanks to the traditional tolerance of pastoralist communities, say wildlife experts.

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Conserving threatened and endangered species is a globally recognized priority, but justice and equity for the marginalized pastoralist populations around the world who experience conflict with these species are often overlooked, according to the study's authors.

The current violence has erupted out of a long history of tensions over resources between non-Arab farming communities, including the Massalit, and Arab pastoralist communities.

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Meanwhile, some pastoralist herders are being forced to change their traditional ways after watching livestock die by the thousands.

Rock art and faunal records attest to the pastoralist use of the lava tube and surrounding areas, painting a vivid picture of ancient lifeways.

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