Capital

Ulaanbaatar

Official Language

Mongolian

Fun Fact

Home to the takhi (Przewalski's horse), recognized as the last truly wild horse species on Earth

National Animal

Takhi

National Bird

Saker Falcon

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Animal Laws of Mongolia

The Animal Laws of Mongolia PDF contains the general animal protection laws and related statutes for Mongolia. Uncaged World updates these bi-annually. Always check official sources for the most up-to-date legal status.

Animals of Mongolia

Saker Falcon

Conservation Status: Endangered

The Saker Falcon is a large, powerful bird of prey found in the grasslands, deserts, and open plains of Europe and Central Asia. Recognized by its broad wings, strong hooked bill, and swift, agile flight, it hunts birds and small mammals in open habitats. Saker Falcons have been prized in falconry for centuries because of their speed and hunting ability. Habitat loss, illegal trapping, and collisions with power lines have contributed to population declines, making the species endangered in many parts of its range.

Takhi

Conservation Status: Endangered

The Takhi, also known as Przewalski's horse, is the world's last truly wild horse. Native to the grasslands and steppes of Central Asia, it is recognized by its stocky build, upright mane, and sandy-brown coat with dark legs. Takhis feed on grasses and other vegetation and live in family groups led by a dominant stallion. Once extinct in the wild, successful captive breeding and reintroduction programs have made the Takhi one of the world's greatest wildlife conservation success stories.

Eurasian Lynx

Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Eurasian Lynx is the largest lynx species, found in the forests and mountains of Europe and Asia. Recognized by its tufted ears, short tail, and spotted coat, it is a solitary predator that hunts deer, hares, and other small mammals. An excellent climber and stealthy hunter, the Eurasian Lynx plays an important role in maintaining healthy forest ecosystems by regulating prey populations.

Corsac Fox

Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Corsac Fox is a small fox found in the grasslands, deserts, and steppes of Central Asia. Recognized by its pale gray-tan coat, bushy tail, and large ears, it is well adapted to life in open, arid landscapes. Corsac Foxes feed on rodents, birds, insects, reptiles, and fruit, helping control populations of small animals. Agile and primarily nocturnal, they often use abandoned burrows for shelter from predators and extreme weather.

Wild Bactrian Camel

Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

The Wild Bactrian Camel is a critically endangered camel found in the deserts of Central Asia. Unlike the domesticated Bactrian camel, it is a distinct wild species recognized by its two humps, slender build, and remarkable ability to survive in some of the world's harshest environments. Wild Bactrian Camels feed on shrubs, grasses, and other sparse desert vegetation and can drink highly salty water that most mammals cannot tolerate. Habitat loss, hunting, and competition with livestock have made this unique species one of the rarest large mammals on Earth.

Gobi Bear

Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

The Gobi Bear is one of the world's rarest bears, found only in the remote deserts of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Smaller and lighter in color than most brown bears, it survives in one of the harshest environments on Earth by feeding on roots, berries, insects, and other sparse food sources. With only a tiny population remaining, habitat loss, climate change, and limited food availability make the Gobi Bear critically endangered.