Gobi Desert Wildlife
Desert & Arid
Mammals
Expert
Mongolia — South Gobi
May to September
Overview
Track snow leopards, wild Bactrian camels, and Gobi bears in Asia's harshest desert.
Equipment
- Satellite phone
- Spotting scope
- Camping gear for extreme conditions
- GPS
Safety Notes
- No infrastructure — fully self-supported expedition
- Temperature extremes: 40°C day to 5°C night
Identification Tips
1
Snow leopards descend to desert canyons in summer
2
Wild camel herds found near rare water sources
3
Gobi bear is the world's rarest bear — fewer than 40 remain
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Leopard | rare | Mountain canyons at dawn |
| Wild Bactrian Camel | rare | Near oases |
| Gobi Bear | rare | Mountain oases, world's rarest |
| Mongolian Wild Ass | uncommon | Open steppe-desert |