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Table 4 Pastoralists of the Himalayan region of Bhutan. Source: secondary data analysis and primary data collection by the lead author with resource mapping and interviews with the regional experts
From: Pastoralism in South Asia: Contemporary stresses and adaptations of Himalayan pastoralists
Bhutan | ||
|---|---|---|
Community | Region | Livestock species |
Brokpa (Merak) | Eastern Bhutan | Yak and sheep |
Brokpa (Saktenpa) | Eastern Bhutan | Yak and sheep |
Sephup | Northern Bhutan | Yak, cattle and sheep |
Lunap | Northern Bhutan | Yak and cattle |
Layap | Northern Bhutan | Yak |
Lingzhip | Northern Bhutan | Yak |
Baylagap | Northern Bhutan | Yak and cattle |
Bumtap | Northern Bhutan | Yak and sheep |
Haap | Northern Bhutan | Yak |
Nubri | Northern Bhutan (Paro) | Yak |
Soeyaksa | Northern Bhutan (Paro) | Yak |
Dagalagap | Northern Bhutan | Yak and cattle |
Ghalley | South West Bhutan | Sheep |
Gurung | South West Bhutan | Sheep |