In the just 50 years since the introduction of reindeer herding to Greenland, the tradition is now thriving today with over XX NUMBER reindeer which are tended by a small handful of dedicated Greenlandic herders.
Just like their agricultural brethren that are more widespread in the region, namely the Inuit sheep farmers, the two reindeer herding families in South Greenland collectively lead a hard-working life all year round, together with their closest network.
They ensure the herds are grazing in the right areas at the right times of year.
They gather all the animals once a year in late autumn to count them and check their ages and health.
They build and repair fences and pens that aid them in their annual gather.
Just like their agricultural brethren that are more widespread in the region, namely the Inuit sheep farmers, the two reindeer herding families in South Greenland collectively lead a hard-working life all year round, together with their closest network.
They ensure the herds are grazing in the right areas at the right times of year.
They gather all the animals once a year in late autumn to count them and check their ages and health.
They build and repair fences and pens that aid them in their annual gather.