http://www.mongoliaonline.com/Environment/mongol-herders-reeling-after-harsh-winter/ SOUTH HANGAY PROVINCE, Mongolia — They call it the zud, a prolonged period of heavy snows and paralyzing cold that adds to the challenges of living on a treeless expanse nearly the size of Alaska. But this year's zud followed a punishing summer drought that stunted the grass and left Munkhbat Lkhagvasuren's herds emaciated and his family in debt after borrowing money for fodder. ... Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:02:26 EDT en