Into Wild Mongolia
Into Wild Mongolia by George B. Schaller, published by Yale University Press on February 18, 2020, is a detailed exploration of Mongolia’s unique ecosystems and wildlife. This edition, comprising 224 pages, presents Schaller’s firsthand experiences as a distinguished field biologist who was among the first Western scientists permitted to study the country’s conservation status after decades of isolation. Through his extensive travels from 1989 to 2018, Schaller documents the remarkable recovery of Mongolia’s natural environment and its transition following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Readers will find an informative account that highlights Schaller’s collaborative efforts with both Mongolian and American scientists to develop conservation initiatives for various species, including the snow leopard and Gobi bear. The book features stunning photographs that capture the region’s diverse landscapes, from steppes to mountains and the Gobi Desert. This work not only sheds light on the challenges faced by Mongolia’s wildlife but also emphasizes the importance of conservation in preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of this remote country.
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Explore the wonders of wild Mongolia through the eyes of a distinguished field biologist
Mongolia became a satellite of the Soviet Union in the mid-1920s, and for nearly seven decades effectively closed its doors to the outside world. Biologist George Schaller initially visited the country in 1989 and was one of the first Western scientists allowed to study and assess the conservation status of Mongolia’s many unique, native wildlife species. Schaller made a number of trips from 1989 to 2018 in collaboration with Mongolian and American scientists, witnessing Mongolia’s recovery and transition to a market economy after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
This informative and fascinating new book provides a firsthand account of Schaller’s time in this little-known and remote country, where he studied and helped develop conservation initiatives for the snow leopard, Gobi bear, wild camel, and Mongolian gazelle, among other species. Featuring magnificent photographs from his travels, the book offers a critical, at times inspiring contribution for those who treasure wildlife, as well as a fresh perspective on the natural beauty of the region, which encompasses steppes, mountains, and the Gobi Desert.
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