Wild Takhi Research

• Placement
  
  Wild Takhi Research
• Accommodation
  
  Volunteers will be staying in a Ger which is a traditional living tent used by Mongolians. During the cold weathers, a room with a heating system will be provided instead.
• Meals
  
  Volunteers will be provided with 3 meals a day. The project tries to accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Volunteers are advised to notify us of such restrictions for meal and grocery planning.
• Airport Pick up
  
  
  The Coordinators will be waiting for you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation on the project site.
• Horse Riding
• Dependent on riding assessment, length of stay and other activities planned during the week.  Efforts will be made for riding, however, a form containing guidelines will be given to volunteers to read and signed before any riding can be done. The project will not be held responsible for any careless incidents.
• Ongoing service
  
  If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
• Tours
  
  Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Mongolia after you have finished your volunteer project.
• 24/7 Emergency contact
  
  If there are any problems during you stay in Mongolia, you can reach us at any time to assist you.

The main objective of this program is intended to get willing support and contribution from volunteers around the world to aid the valuable work/research on adaptation, biological and ethological issues of the reintroduction of Wild Przewalski Horses, field ecosystem research and other activities taking place at the project. The data and information collected by the volunteers is used by the resident biologists and researchers to help them manage the reintroduction of Przewalskis/Takhi into the wild, and to aid the study and protection of the forest-steppe ecosystem.  Moreover, volunteers will be given an insight into the traditional, nomadic way of living of the Mongolian people.Some of your daily duties includes:

• Collet data on the Horse Harem/Herd and weather.
• Supply data to biologists and researchers to help them manage the reintroduction of Takhi into the wild, and to aid the study and protection of the forest ecosystem.
• Apart from the horses, collect basic information on the surrounding Flora and Fauna population and density.
• Monitor the Horses behavior, growth and use of their habitat.
• Involvement in the buffer zone research

• 18 years of age or older (must be fit and able bodied)
• Volunteers must commit for at least 1 week or more.
• Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. If rules cannot be followed, then smoking will not be allowed.
• Strong work ethics are required: reliable, responsible, honest, good sense of humour, dependable.
• No animal allergies
• Extreme Weather (heat & cold), dirt and living in a remote area must be something you can handle.
• A love for animals and some general experience of caring for an animal is a must!
• Must read and agree to abide by guidelines and ethics
• Good communication skills and the ability to work alone
• Good knowledge of the English

• The opportunity to volunteer with and learn about a unique group of Endangered species of Horses, the Przewalskis!
• The opportunity to volunteer with a great team of staff and other volunteers.
• The opportunity to explore the vast landscapes of Mongolia on Horseback!
• Learn about the Mongolian culture and way of living!

• Project location
  
  Töv Province, Mongolia
• Area Famous For
  
  Home to the Worlds coldest desert the Gobi Desert, Ulaanbaatar (Capital City), The Statue of Genghis Khan, Bogd Khan National Park, Snow Leopards, The Mongolian Takhi/Przewalski Horses!
• When to visit
  
  Mongolia basically has four seasons, we recommend you travel around Summer time which would be May-August, Winters are really long and can get extremely cold, -24 to -32 Degrees!
• Wildlife viewing
  
  Good opportunities to see a wide range of Mongolia’s Wildlife and endangered species like; the Takhi Horse, Snow Leopards, Siberian Ibex, Mongolian Saiga, Pallas Cat, The Marbeled Polecat, The Golden Eagle.