Altai Ibex
The Altai ibex (Capra sibirica) is Mongolia’s largest wild goat, noted for its heavy, scimitar‑shaped horns that can exceed 60 inches and its thick brownish‑grey coat. These agile animals inhabit the rocky slopes of the Altai Mountains and parts of the Gobi Altai,
Gobi Ibex
The Gobi ibex (Capra sibirica hagenbecki) is a desert‑adapted subspecies inhabiting Mongolia’s Gobi Desert mountains. It has a lighter, sandy‑coloured coat and a smaller frame than the Altai ibex, yet still carries impressive horns that can reach 50 inches. Surviv
Bukharan Ibex
The Bukharan ibex (Capra sibirica subspecies) inhabits the rugged mountains of southwestern Tajikistan along the Panj River. Mature males develop impressive scimitar‑like horns, and the goats thrive on steep cliffs at altitudes above 12,000 ft. Their remote habitat an
Pamir Ibex
The Pamir ibex (Capra sibirica) inhabits the icy heights of Tajikistan’s eastern Pamir Mountains. With massive, spiralling horns and a robust build, it is one of Asia’s most impressive mountain goats. Living at elevations above 14 000 ft, the species endures extreme
Himalayan Blue Sheep
The Himalayan blue sheep or bharal (Pseudois nayaur) is a goat‑antelope that inhabits the high Himalayas. Rams carry heavy, curled horns and sport a bluish‑grey coat that blends into alpine meadows and rocky slopes. These sure‑footed animals live between 3 500 and
Eurasian Brown Bear
The Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) is Europe’s largest land predator. Adults measure 100–190 cm in body length and weigh from about 92 kg to over 350 kg, though exceptional individuals can exceed 700 kg. They are characterised by a massive shoulder hump,
High Altai Argali
The High Altai argali (Ovis ammon ammon) is the largest wild sheep on earth, inhabiting Mongolia’s western Altai Mountains. Adult rams can weigh over 400 pounds and boast horns up to 70 inches long. The combination of immense size, sweeping horns and dramatic mountain
Hangai Argali
The Hangai argali (Ovis ammon) is a large wild sheep inhabiting the Hangai Mountains and surrounding steppes of central Mongolia. Although not recognized as a distinct subspecies, trophy organizations distinguish it from Altai and Gobi argali based on geographic range a
Gobi Argali
The Gobi argali is the smallest of Mongolia’s argali sheep. Its slender horns and lighter body distinguish it from the heavier Hangai and Altai races. Rams inhabit the desert mountains and rolling steppes of southern Mongolia where sparse vegetation and long sight‑l
Snow Sheep
Snow sheep (Ovis nivicola) are Russia’s wild mountain sheep, sometimes called Siberian bighorns. They inhabit remote ranges across northeastern Siberia, including the Verkhoyansk, Chersky, Putorana and Kamchatka mountains. Adult rams carry deep, amber‑coloured horns
