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Adapting to Deserts: Mongolia and the Takhi Horses

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The very dry grasslands of the Mongolian steppe are home to tough, resilient people and animal species, including the only truly wild horses in the world, the Takhi.

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Bridging Gaps: Mongolia (1:52)

This video describes travel in Mongolia, emphasizing its affinity for horses.

Bridging Gaps: Mongolia (1:52)

Mongolia is an independent country in east-central Asia.

Basic Necessity: Mongolia (2:33)

Shepherds in the Mongolian steppe live off of herds, with milk products as their basic foods.

The Living Planet: Mongolia (2:33)

Mongolia is characterized by steppes and deserts. Although this climate seems inhospitable, a variety of different life forms call it home.

Sketches of the World: Mongolia (1:45)

A temple built in the 20th century in the capital of Mongolia has Tibetan and Chinese influences.

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Adapting to Deserts: Mongolia and the Takhi Horses (3:44)

The very dry grasslands of the Mongolian steppe are home to tough, resilient people and animal species, including the only truly wild horses in the world, the Takhi.

Sketches of the World: Housing in Mongolia (4:26)

Learn more about yurts and Mongolian housing in this short video.

Bridging Gaps: Mongolia (1:52)

This video describes travel in Mongolia, emphasizing its affinity for horses.

Bridging Gaps: Mongolia (1:52)

Mongolia is an independent country in east-central Asia.

Basic Necessity: Mongolia (2:33)

Shepherds in the Mongolian steppe live off of herds, with milk products as their basic foods.

The Living Planet: Mongolia (2:33)

Mongolia is characterized by steppes and deserts. Although this climate seems inhospitable, a variety of different life forms call it home.

Sketches of the World: Mongolia (1:45)

A temple built in the 20th century in the capital of Mongolia has Tibetan and Chinese influences.