The Ewenki Ep.3: Calling them home

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Reindeer are in heat in autumn. To attract the does, the bucks become irritable and aggressive. The Ewenki usually saw off the males' antlers in advance to reduce injuries. Even so, the males often sharpen the remains into powerful weapons. They chase the does all day, and look for food on the way. In autumn, the reindeer herd often runs into the woodland and forgets the time to return. For the Ewenki, autumn is the busiest time. It's the most promising season. They look forward to the growth of the calves. If they lose them, they lose a whole year.

About 'Journeys in Nature': The Ewenki Series

The Ewenki, considered the last tribe of hunters in China, is the only ethnic group in the country that raises reindeer. Scattered in untraversed grasslands and forests, these people are rarely exposed to the wider world. Laying down the shotguns they used to hunt with, the Ewenki people no longer live a nomadic life like their ancestors. The pace of the times has quietly altered many customs, but their relationship with nature has not changed. In this series, CGTN Nature takes you on a journey to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to hear their stories.

For more

The Ewenki Ep.1: Excellent horseback riders on the grassland

The Ewenki Ep.2: Every young Ewenki has a dream

(Cover image a video screenshot; video by CGTN Nature film crew)

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