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Mongolia’s Red List of Birds: Wildlife, Protection and Traveler Responsibility

Field-aware guide content for Mongolia, adding context before clichés and helping travelers understand the place before they arrive.

The Red List of birds in Mongolia includes several species that are categorized based on their risk of extinction. Compiled through collaborative efforts of local and international organizations, the list assesses 476 bird species.

Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan: Horse Culture, Skill and Respect

Field-aware guide content for Kyrgyzstan, adding context before clichés and helping travelers understand the place before they arrive.

To the Turkic nomad, a horse is a prized possession, and horsemanship a much-prized skill. Perhaps, therefore, it is not surprising that among the most popular national pastimes, or sports are contests on horseback.