Deep in the Altai Mountains, where Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia meet, Kazakh people have for centuries developed and nurtured a special bond with golden eagles.
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Still the Undisputed Champs of Mammalian Migrations
Scientists measured distances covered to compile a Top 5 list of ultramarathon runners of land mammals.
70-Year-Old Man Wins 1,000-Kilometer Horse Race in Mongolia
“Preparation trumps youth,” said the winner, Bob Long, who “hated” to think that he couldn’t complete the Mongol Derby, a grueling contest across the steppes of Mongolia.
Welcome to Mongolia, Mr. Defense Secretary. Here’s Your Horse.
A visit by Mark Esper to Mongolia was the third time an American defense secretary has named a horse in this landlocked ally wedged between China and Russia.
As Swine Fever Roils Asia, Hogs Are Culled and Dinner Plans Change
An African swine fever outbreak that had been centered in China is rapidly spreading to neighboring countries, pushing up prices of pork, a staple in many Asian nations.
Mongolia Dispatch: At 14, She Hunts Wolves and Takes Selfies With Cherished Eagle in Mongolia
In western Mongolia, hunting for fur and food with trained eagles is an important part of the local culture — and a way for tech-savvy teenagers to connect with their elders.