"Only the toughest survive here," writes photojournalist Palani Mohan in the introduction to his extraordinary photography book, "Hunting with Eagles: In the Realm of the Mongolian Kazakhs." His reference is to hardy Kazakh tribesmen of westernmost Mongolia, who brave sub-zero temperatures to hunt in the ancient manner, using eagles. But he could easily be including those -- such as himself -- who try to document the intriguing practice.
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In the realm of the Mongolian eagle hunters
Kazakhs take eagles into their homes, where they become as close as family members, according to a book from photographer Palani Mohan. (Photo by Palani Mohan, from his book “Hunting with Eagles: In the Realm of the Mongolian Kazakhs”)
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