Tibetan Plateau Wildlife
Mountain & Alpine
Mammals
Expert
China — Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
June to August
Overview
Spot wild yak, Tibetan antelope, and Pallas's cat on the world's highest plateau.
Equipment
- Spotting scope
- Extreme UV protection
- Altitude medicine
- Oxygen supply
Safety Notes
- Average altitude 4,500m — serious altitude sickness risk
- UV radiation extreme — cover all skin
Identification Tips
1
Wild yak herds visible on open plateau from great distance
2
Tibetan antelope migrate in herds of thousands
3
Pallas's cat hunts pikas on rocky slopes
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Yak | uncommon | Open plateau grassland |
| Tibetan Antelope (Chiru) | uncommon | Migratory herds on plains |
| Pallas's Cat | rare | Rocky slopes, dawn and dusk |
| Kiang (Wild Ass) | common | Open grassland herds |