One of 10 female eagle hunters of Mongolia

AKIPRESS.COM - A group of nomads supports the ancient art of eagle hunting in the mountain districts of Mongolia. A traditional form of eagle hunting includes teaching birds of prey to help them hunt for wild animals, such as foxes and small hares. These are skills that have been passed from father to son for thousands of years. The German photographer Leo Thomas has recently visited Altay in western Mongolia to capture this fascinating culture.
There are about 300 eagle hunters mostly men in the country. However, during the trip, Thomas could meet with Zamanbol, one of 10 femail eagle hunters of Mongolia.
Among the photos is a 26-year-old brother of Zamanbol, who is also enjoys eagle hunting.