Happy world wildlife day from Mongolia with Przewalski’s Horses, the only surviving breed of wild horse
Some of the 300 Przewalski’s Horses, formerly extinct in the wild, now roaming free in one of four special reserves set aside by the Mongolian government. By 1945 there were only 31 horses, all in captivity in two European zoos. However an internationally backed breeding program has resulted in herds now being released into protected areas in
Pic of the Day: Once extinct in the wild the legendary Przewalski horse now roams again the wilds of Mongolia
Pic of the day: The pigeon feeder, Ulan Bator, Mongolia
High-tech preparation for the Naadam festival, Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Taking part in the annual Naadam Festival in Mongolia is an important part of the Mongolians’ year. The still largely nomadic community take preparation for the three major events, Mongolian wrestling, horse raising and archery, very seriously. This nomadic herdsman has taken every spare opportunity to getting his horse fit…
Is this the world’s craziest bridge?
It loomed into view like a madman’s mirage. Yet it was our only way of crossing the river on our way to Jargalant, in the provice of Hovd, about 800kms from UlaanBataar, in Mongolia. There was much discussion between our drivers. A lot of arm waving, pacing the bridge, jumping…
Picture Essay: Runaway Yak, Mongolia
Mongolia’s wild horses
AT first, as the bright, late-afternoon sun plays on the craggy hillsides and bleached boulders, it is hard to make out the horses, so well do they blend in.
Then gradually, as our eyes adjust to the sharp shadows, we can see them, a herd of about 40, several of the mares with foals by their sides.
These are Przewalski’s horses — takhi, the Mongolians call the breed — that were once thought extinct. But they are now back in the wild, thanks to an international conservation program.