Mountains wildlifeA species of ruminant, the yak is a mammal typical of the Himalayas. © Nomade
The distribution of the species follows the three main geographical zones of the country with, from north to south: the wooded mountain, the steppe and the Gobi desert. With such diversity in its ecosystem, Mongolia is like an open-air laboratory for scientific researchers, all the more since the country has created immense natural protected areas.