Mongolia | Animals, Wildlife & Nature of Mongolia

Read our archive of blogs about the animals and wildlife of Mongolia. Discover native species, habitats, and conservation across this rugged Central Asian landscape.

close up of a baby vole smelling a flower

Africa, Angola, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, California, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, DRC, Ecuador, Europe, Finland, Florida, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mammals, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, USA

15 Types of Voles That Will Surprise You: A Field Biologist’s Guide

From "rolling potatoes" to monogamous rockstars, discover 15 vole species and how to protect your garden from these elusive, burrowing rodents. (146 characters)

Cesar Medina Davila
April 28, 2026

Africa, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Belize, Birds, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, California, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, DRC, Ecuador, Europe, Florida, France, Ghana, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Reptiles, Russia, SaudiArabia, Sharks, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, tibet, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam

15 Incredible Kinds of Hawks: A Simple Field Biologist’s Guide

Ever pointed at a big bird on a fence post and yelled "Hawk!" only to have a birder gently tell you it’s just a vulture? Don't sweat it; even the pros have been there. Let’s cut through the confusion and break down 15 incredible kinds of hawks that actually earn the title.

Cesar Medina Davila
March 3, 2026

an African Fish Eagle fishing over water

Africa, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Birds, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, California, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, DRC, Ecuador, Egypt, Endangered, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, Finland, Florida, France, Gabon, Maldives, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Portugal

15 Kinds of Eagles You Need to Know

Ever pointed at a big bird and yelled 'Eagle!' only to realize it's just a hawk? Don't worry, we've all been there. Let's cut through the confusion and break down 15 incredible species that actually earn the title

Cesar Medina Davila
February 25, 2026

Birds, Denmark, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Interesting Facts, Ireland, Italy, Mongolia, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Goldcrest: 12 Fascinating Facts About Britain’s Smallest Bird

Ever wondered how a bird the weight of a 20p piece survives a brutal winter? I spent weeks in the freezing Swedish woods tracking these tiny "ghosts." Here’s the lowdown on the Goldcrest—Britain’s smallest bird—and why it’s way tougher than it looks.

Cesar Medina Davila
February 17, 2026

Asia, Canada, China, Europe, Finland, Greenland, Japan, Mammals, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Sweden, USA

Ermine Weasel: 12 Surprising Facts About This Arctic Predator

If you’ve ever seen a flash of white vanish into the snow, you’ve probably crossed paths with an ermine weasel. Tiny, fearless, and surprisingly complex, this little predator punches far above its weight, and once you learn how it survives Arctic winters, you’ll never look at a “cute” weasel the same way again.

Cesar Medina Davila
February 12, 2026

Africa, Argentina, Australia, Belize, Birds, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, California, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Conservation, Denmark, DRC, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, Finland, Florida, France, Germany, Greenland, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Interesting Facts, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela

Peregrine Falcons: 12 Astonishing Facts About the World’s Fastest Predator

The peregrine falcon is proof that wildlife can recover when we choose protection over indifference. From near extinction to thriving in our cities, peregrines remind us that conservation works, and that even the wildest creatures can share the skies with us if we give them space to survive.

Cesar Medina Davila
February 12, 2026

China, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Interesting Facts, Italy, Mongolia, Norway, Reptiles, Russia, Scotland, Sweden, United Kingdom

12 Shocking Facts About Adders Most People Get Wrong

Do adders really lay eggs? As a biologist, I’m breaking down 12 essential facts about the UK’s only venomous snake. Learn to ID the zig-zag pattern and stay safe in the wild.

Cesar Medina Davila
February 11, 2026

Africa, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Birds, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, California, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, DRC, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, Finland, Florida, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Rwanda, SaudiArabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, tibet, Tunisia, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam

Types of Birds Explained: A Complete Guide to Bird Groups

We tend to call everything “a bird,” but they’re not all built the same. This quick guide explores the main bird groups, from eagles and owls to parrots, songbirds, and seabirds, and how to tell them apart.

Cesar Medina Davila
February 9, 2026

an american pika close up in its habitat

Interesting Facts, Kazakhstan, Mammals, Mexico, Mongolia, Russia, USA

Pikas in Peril: What you Need to know about the Sentinels of the High Alpine

Pikas might be small, but they play a big role in mountain ecosystems. Living on rocky slopes above the tree line, they’re incredibly sensitive to heat — which makes climate change a serious problem for their survival.

Cesar Medina Davila
January 18, 2026

Asia, Conservation, Endangered, Interesting Facts, Kazakhstan, Mammals, Mongolia, Russia

The Ice Age Survivor: Fascinating Facts About the Saiga Antelope

The saiga antelope is a critically threatened Ice Age survivor, adapted to harsh steppe environments and recognised by its distinctive enlarged nose and mass migrations.

Cesar Medina Davila
December 24, 2025

Asia, China, India, Interesting Facts, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, tibet

The Ultimate High-Altitude Survivor: 12 Shocking Facts About Yaks

My apologies! I misunderstood and created an excerpt about a different animal. I'll write a similar-length excerpt that seamlessly fits into your existing yak blog, focusing on a specific, high-interest topic related to your current facts: The Incredible Products and Uses of the Domestic Yak.

Cesar Medina Davila
November 25, 2025

Africa, Asia, China, Egypt, Interesting Facts, Mammals, Mongolia

10 Facts About the Fascinating World of the Jerboa

Can a tiny rodent really jump 3 meters and survive without water? Discover 10 mind-blowing facts about jerboas, the desert's most adorable acrobats with kangaroo legs and mouse bodies