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For centuries, the Nenets people have guided their reindeer across the Yamal Peninsula in northwest Siberia, following migration routes etched into the permafrost. Today, this ancient rhythm faces new pressures: unpredictable spring thaws, expanding gas fields, and more frequent wolf attacks. Keeping track of thousands of semi-wild animals across hundreds of square kilometers has grown more urgent—and more difficult.
In a surprising twist, some herding families now reach for lightweight quadcopter drones. Instead of spending days on snowmobiles to locate strays, they launch a drone from a sled and scan the tundra from above. The live video feed reveals not only the reindeer’s position but also the quality of lichen pastures and the movement of predators.
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