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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 14 MIN

Stories Of Survival - Episode 4: The Tsaatan — Guardians of the Taiga

from Stories Of Survival · host Phillip Grager

Send a textJourney deep into the frozen forests of northern Mongolia, where fewer than 300 people still live in harmony with their reindeer. In this episode of Stories of Survival, host Phillip Grager explores the world of the Tsaatan (Dukha)—one of the last reindeer-herding peoples on Earth. Discover their migration from Siberia, their sacred bond with the reindeer, and the spiritual connection they share with the taiga. Through stories of resilience, humor, and tradition, we uncover how the Tsaatan’s way of life teaches us about balance, respect for nature, and what it truly means to live in connection with the world around us.Support the show

Send a text Journey deep into the frozen forests of northern Mongolia, where fewer than 300 people still live in harmony with their reindeer. In this episode of Stories of Survival, host Phillip Grager explores the world of the Tsaatan (Dukha)—one of the last reindeer-herding peoples on Earth. Discover their migration from Siberia, their sacred bond with the reindeer, and the spiritual connection they share with the taiga. Through stories of resilience, humor, and tradition, we uncover how th...

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