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Wildlife of the Mongolian Steppe

 

Organization:	Earthwatch Institute
Date:	09/19/10 to 11/30/99
Great For:	Groups, Professionals, Retirees
Interest Area:	Environment
Opportunity Link:	http://www.universalgiving.org/volunteer/wildlife_of_the_mongolian_step/id3756.do

Description

Exploring the lives of unique grassland animals, from lesser kestrels to Siberian ibex, to help conserve their wilderness home.

This magnificent region of semiarid grasslands and rock outcrops is one of the best hopes for wildlife in central Asia. Argali sheep, lesser kestrels, cinereous vultures, and other animals threatened throughout their range find a stronghold here. Herds of graceful mongolian gazelle and goitered gazelle roam freely through the reserve. For three years, Earthwatch teams here have worked to study and conserve threatened argali, the largest mountain sheep in the world with huge, curling horns. Their efforts have been so successful at inspiring public attention to the plight of argali that they are expanding their research. You can help an international team of scientists explore the lives of a broad range of wildlife in this semiarid refuge.

For more information, call 1-800-776-0188.

Skills

The researcher(s) and field staff will teach you everything you need to know once you arrive. Most tasks are not difficult, and you will quickly master them. Exceptions may be projects requiring scuba qualifications or high levels of fitness. The primary language spoken on all our projects is English, so no special language skills are required.