As the sun began to sink over the grasslands of central Mongolia, a herd of stocky, dun-colored horses emerged from a rocky outcrop on a slope where they had been sheltering from the blazing heat of a ...

Yesterday we considered the contrasts of modern Mongolian life and the nation’s post-1990 boom. With so much in flux these past few decades it is difficult to find elements of continuity – especially ...

When riding across the Mongolian steppe, one mistake can mean game over. This can be anything from losing a piece of kit to your horse stumbling in a marmot hole while navigating the vast stretches of ...

A Przewalski’s horse stands at the acclimatization enclosure in the early morning hours at the Takhin Tal National Park, part of the Great Gobi B Strictly Protected Area, in south-west Mongolia, June ...

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — I'm a city girl. I did not grow up camping, have never pitched a tent and know nothing of the Girl Scouts beyond Thin Mints or Samoa cookies. Certainly no one would use ...

Long absent from the Mongolian steppe, the population of native takhi horses is growing. With a small build, upright mane, and dark brown legs, the takhi is considered the world’s only genuine wild ...

After more than a week spending 12 hours per day on horseback, one Idahoan finished what’s known as the world’s toughest horse race — and set a record doing it. Robert Long, of Boise, crossed the ...

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Considered the last of the world's true wild horses, the takhi is making a triumphant return to Mongolia. Khomiin Tal, Mongolia - Long absent from the Mongolian steppe, WWF welcomes the arrival of the ...

After more than a week spending 12 hours per day on horseback, one Idahoan finished what’s known as the world’s toughest horse race — and set a record doing it. Robert Long, of Boise, crossed the ...