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Exploring the lives of unique grassland animals, from lesser kestrels to Siberian ibex, to help conserve their wilderness home.
This magnificent region of semiarid grasslands and rock outcrops is one of the best hopes for wildlife in central Asia.. . .
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19 Sep 2010
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2 Oct 2010:
$2,950
29 Aug 2010
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11 Sep 2010:
$2,950
1 Aug 2010
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14 Aug 2010:
$2,950
27 Jun 2010
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10 Jul 2010:
$2,950
30 May 2010
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12 Jun 2010:
$2,950
2 May 2010
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15 May 2010:
$2,950
Flexible dates available. Duration:
14
days
(participation cost details)
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Education
Environment
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UniversalGiving Partner
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Full Description
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| Exploring the lives of unique grassland animals, from lesser kestrels to Siberian ibex, to help conserve their wilderness home.
This magnificent region of semiarid grasslands and rock outcrops is one of the best hopes for wildlife in central Asia. Argali sheep, lesser kestrels, cinereous vultures, and other animals threatened throughout their range find a stronghold here. Herds of graceful mongolian gazelle and goitered gazelle roam freely through the reserve. For three years, Earthwatch teams here have worked to study and conserve threatened argali, the largest mountain sheep in the world with huge, curling horns. Their efforts have been so successful at inspiring public attention to the plight of argali that they are expanding their research. You can help an international team of scientists explore the lives of a broad range of wildlife in this semiarid refuge.
For more information, call 1-800-776-0188.
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Cost Details
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| Through a unique method of funding, 100% of your contribution is used to support research and exploration sponsored by Earthwatch Institute. By balancing costs across our program, we are able to assist some research that would not be self-supporting. Depending on the size and needs of your team, roughly 50% goes to field costs; 34% to advance planning, reconnaissance, team recruitment, and logistical support; and 16% is used for administrative support, communications, and post expedition follow-up.
Please call 1-800-776-0188 for 2009 dates.
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| A Great Opportunity For... |
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
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| Language Needed |
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| The researcher(s) and field staff will teach you everything you need to know once you arrive. Most tasks are not difficult, and you will quickly master them. Exceptions may be projects requiring scuba qualifications or high levels of fitness. The primary language spoken on all our projects is English, so no special language skills are required.
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You will work with Sukhiin Amgalanbaatar, Jed Murdoch, and colleagues to observe the ecology and movements of argali, Siberian ibex, mountain goats, cinereous vultures, two species of hedgehogs, Pallas' cats, corsac foxes, and their prey, from lizards to leaping jerboas. When you are not doing research, you are free to explore this wilderness landscape. This project requires a good fitness level and familiarity with hiking and camping. Team members share quarters in traditional Mongolian gers or in smaller camping tents. A cook will prepare meals, including a Mongolian "barbecue" cooked with hot rocks. The field camp includes solar showers, solar-powered lights, and outhouses.
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About Earthwatch Institute
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We believe that teaching and promoting scientific literacy is the best way to systematically approach and solve the many complex environmental and social issues facing society today.
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