{
  "id": 283434,
  "title": "Mongolian herders sing to reunite rejected baby camels with their mothers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/mongolian-herders-sing-to-reunite-rejected-baby-camels-with-their",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T11:45:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/destinations/when-a-mother-camel-rejects-her-newborn-mongolian-herders-sing-to-reunite-them-the-centuries-old-tradition-is-unesco-recognised/articleshow/133001763.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In Mongolia, herders engage in Khööslökh, a heartfelt tradition that involves singing to mother camels. This ritual is crucial for ensuring that newborn calves are welcomed and nurtured by their mothers. Accompanied by the soothing sounds of the morin khuur, a horsehead fiddle, herders believe the melodies forge a deep emotional bond that enhances maternal acceptance. Recognized by UNESCO, this…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}