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Suraan, eagle hunter, aged 16.

 

Eagle hunting is a historical tradition carried from father to son among the Kazakhs of Mongolia. It was already depicted in the writings of Marco Polo in the 13th century.

 

Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

Bayan-Ölgii Aimag, Mongolia

September 2009

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Taken on September 9, 2009