Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
🇲🇳 Mongolia
🐐 Siberian Ibex Roams Gobi's Vast SteppesGobi Gurvansaikhan National Park is a vast protected region in southern Mongolia, spanning sweeping desert basins, gravel plains, and the dramatic rocky precipices of the Altai Mountains. Unlike monotonous sandy deserts, this high-altitude dry expanse combines towering cliffs with sparse scrublands, creating a rugged refuge for specialized Central Asian wildlife.
43.761° N 101.060° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Gobi Racerunner
Eremias przewalskii
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Snow Leopard
Uncia uncia
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Goitered Gazelle
Gazella subgutturosa
📊 Most Spotted
Tuvan Toad-headed Agama
Phrynocephalus versicolor
Mongolian Pika
Ochotona pallasi
Siberian Ibex
Capra sibirica
Mongolian Jird
Meriones unguiculatus
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Alashan Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus alashanicus
Tolai Hare
Lepus tolai
Domestic Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
Isabelline Wheatear
Oenanthe isabellina
Long-eared Hedgehog
Hemiechinus auritus
Argali
Ovis ammon
Mongolian Toad
Strauchbufo raddei
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Mongolian Pika
Ochotona pallasi
Siberian Ibex
Capra sibirica
Mongolian Jird
Meriones unguiculatus
Alashan Ground Squirrel
Spermophilus alashanicus
Tolai Hare
Lepus tolai
Domestic Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
Long-eared Hedgehog
Hemiechinus auritus
Argali
Ovis ammon
Mongolian Gazelle
Procapra gutturosa
Asian Wild Ass
Equus hemionus
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Siberian Jerboa
Allactaga sibirica
📊 Most Spotted
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Isabelline Wheatear
Oenanthe isabellina
Isabelline Shrike
Lanius isabellinus
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
Desert Wheatear
Oenanthe deserti
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Ruddy Shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
Pallas's Sandgrouse
Syrrhaptes paradoxus
Bearded Vulture
Gypaetus barbatus
White-winged Snowfinch
Montifringilla nivalis
Asian Short-toed Lark
Alaudala cheleensis
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Tuvan Toad-headed Agama
Phrynocephalus versicolor
Halys Pit Viper
Gloydius halys
Alashan Pitviper
Gloydius cognatus
Even-fingered Gecko
Alsophylax pipiens
Multi-ocellated Racerunner
Eremias multiocellata
Mongolia Rock Agama
Paralaudakia stoliczkana
Mongolia Racerunner
Eremias argus
Steppe Rat Snake
Elaphe dione
Recent sightings in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Gobi Racerunner Trails
The Gobi Racerunner, a small endemic lizard, becomes highly active during the summer heat, darting across rocky outcrops and sandy flats.
2Snow Leopard Tracking Expeditions
May marks the best opportunity to track Snow Leopards in the park's rugged mountains, as they descend to lower elevations following prey like Siberian Ibex.
3Goitered Gazelle Migrations
During spring, large herds of Goitered Gazelles migrate across the Gobi’s open plains, grazing on fresh vegetation and creating a dynamic wildlife spectacle.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Gobi Racerunner Trails
- 2Snow Leopard Tracking Expeditions
- 3Goitered Gazelle Migrations
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
The most likely sightings are Tuvan Toad-headed Agama (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), Mongolian Pika (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers), Siberian Ibex (seen by about 50% of wildlife watchers), Mongolian Jird (seen by about 50% of wildlife watchers), Goitered Gazelle (seen by about 50% of wildlife watchers) — among 456 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park for wildlife?
April has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Gobi Racerunner in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Gobi Racerunner sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Snow Leopard in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
It's possible but not guaranteed: about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Snow Leopard sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 1 verified sighting from GBIF citizen-science data. Sightings take luck and time in the field.
Can you see Goitered Gazelle in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
Yes — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Goitered Gazelle sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
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