Climate
Mongolia’s climate is very dry with extreme continental temperatures. Although it is one of the highest countries in the world, humid air from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is blocked by the huge Central Asian mountain ranges. Meanwhile, sea-zonal winds from Siberia affect the climate of much of Central Asia, Including Mongolia.
Flora & Fauna
Long hailed as a wildlife paradise, Mongolia offers photographers and enthusiasts 133 mammal species, nearly 400 types of birds and 76 species of fish. From the abundant wolves to the globally endangered snow leopard, there is myriad wildlife to track, photograph and hunt.
Rivers and Lakes
Asia's continental watershed runs through Mongolia, splitting the country's more than 4000 rivers and streams into three drainage basins. Roughly a quarter of Mongolia's territory lies in the Arctic drainage basin. This area includes the Selenge River drainage,
Wildlife of Mongolia
Some people are drawn to Mongolia for its history, some for its rich cultural traditions. But for many, it is the country's abundant biodiversity that makes Mongolia truly unique among world destinations. Home to a huge variety of mammals, birds, fish reptiles, and plants, the country lays claim to some impressive facts about its flora and fauna.