Mongolian Steppe Wildlife
Grassland & Savanna
Mammals
Advanced
Mongolia — Eastern Steppe
June to August
Overview
Track gazelle mega-herds and Przewalski's horses across Asia's vast open grasslands.
Equipment
- Spotting scope
- GPS
- Satellite phone
- Camping gear
Safety Notes
- No infrastructure — fully self-sufficient expedition
- Extreme temperature swings day to night
Identification Tips
1
Mongolian gazelle herds visible as dust clouds from kilometres away
2
Przewalski's horses reintroduced at Hustai — predictable locations
3
Steppe eagles nest on ground — scan for sitting birds
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian Gazelle | common | Mega-herds on open steppe |
| Przewalski's Horse | uncommon | Hustai National Park |
| Steppe Eagle | common | Perched on rocks and ground nests |
| Corsac Fox | uncommon | Burrow entrances at dawn |