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These stunning photographs of the world’s last remaining Mongolian eagle keepers show the incredible bond between man and bird. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

These stunning photographs of the world’s last remaining Mongolian eagle keepers show the incredible bond between man and bird. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



The images were taken by photography tour guide Daniel Kordan, 29, in September 2018. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

The images were taken by photography tour guide Daniel Kordan, 29, in September 2018. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



Daniel, from Moscow, learned that the hunters train eagles from an early age and look after the majestic birds until they are 12 years of age. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

Daniel, from Moscow, learned that the hunters train eagles from an early age and look after the majestic birds until they are 12 years of age. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



He said: “When we were in Western Mongolia, we were greeted as nomads andKazakh eagle hunters”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

He said: “When we were in Western Mongolia, we were greeted as nomads andKazakh eagle hunters”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



“I hope the pictures will help to preserve the unique nomad culture”, Kordan says. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

“I hope the pictures will help to preserve the unique nomad culture”, Kordan says. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



The photos show a group of 10 eagle hunters travelling between West and South Mongolia and across the Gobi Desert. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

The photos show a group of 10 eagle hunters travelling between West and South Mongolia and across the Gobi Desert. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



“There are only 250 to 300 eagle hunters left now, who will pass their traditions down through generations”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

“There are only 250 to 300 eagle hunters left now, who will pass their traditions down through generations”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



The eagles are used to hunt foxes and small hares in order to get fur as well as food. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

The eagles are used to hunt foxes and small hares in order to get fur as well as food. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



Daniel witnessed the eagle hunters showing their skills via traditional games such as calling from the cliff. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

Daniel witnessed the eagle hunters showing their skills via traditional games such as calling from the cliff. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



The tour guide said the experience was like stepping back in time 600 years. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

The tour guide said the experience was like stepping back in time 600 years. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



“I found it extremely fascinating that people still live a traditional life in modern society”, Kordan says. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

“I found it extremely fascinating that people still live a traditional life in modern society”, Kordan says. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



Kordan added: “Once the eagle reaches the age of 12, the hunters release the bird so it can live the second part of its life in freedom”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

Kordan added: “Once the eagle reaches the age of 12, the hunters release the bird so it can live the second part of its life in freedom”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



“Golden Eagles usually weigh around 8 to 10 kilograms”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

“Golden Eagles usually weigh around 8 to 10 kilograms”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



The female birds are especially prized, as they are bigger and better hunters. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

The female birds are especially prized, as they are bigger and better hunters. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



One of the riders with his eagle. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

One of the riders with his eagle. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



One of the riders with his eagle. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

One of the riders with his eagle. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



One of the riders with his eagle. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

One of the riders with his eagle. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)



“Nomads live a traditional life in harsh conditions, so the eagles help them to get food as well as making warm clothes”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)

“Nomads live a traditional life in harsh conditions, so the eagles help them to get food as well as making warm clothes”. (Photo by Daniel Kordan/Caters News Agency)
19 Nov 2018 00:05:00