Reindeer herding
Keeping herds of semi-tame reindeer for meat, hides and transport, practised by many peoples of the Arctic.
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Reindeer herding is a form of pastoralism suited to the far north. Herders follow the animals between seasonal pastures across tundra and forest. It is central to the culture and economy of many Arctic and sub-Arctic peoples in Europe and Asia.