Teen Falconer in Kazakhstan Preserves Ancient Hunting Arts

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — In eastern Kazakhstan, 15-year-old Aizere Markskyzy is continuing a centuries-old tradition of falconry, working with golden eagles and Kazakh tazy dogs as part of her family’s heritage. Raised in a lineage of hunters, she is already competing, training animals and planning how to preserve national hunting arts for future generations. She lives in… The post Teen Falconer in Kazakhstan Preserves Ancient Hunting Arts appeared first on The Astana Times .