A study of nanorriutit—polar bear hunting dogs in Avanersuaq

Nanorriutit are specialized dogs integral to traditional nanoq (polar bear) hunting in Avanersuaq (Thule district, North Greenland). This practice, involving a deep relationship between the piniartoq (hunter), the nanoq, and the qimmeq (dog), is a crucial aspect of Inughuit cultural heritage in the...

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Main Author: Manumina Lund Jensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Arctic Science
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Online Access:https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/as-2024-0066
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