Guide to the Animals and Plants of Gun Galuut

Gun Galuut Nature Reserve is such a place. This oasis of the steppe has rich diverse habitats of mountains, rivers, lakes, marshes, and reeds. Gun Galuut has remained unspoiled and the populations of rare species are well established, and relatively easy to observe.

The book includes broad information on the identification of common flora and fauna, distribution maps, habitats, state of rarity, global significance and status of protection. It features:

- 10 species of fish

- 2 species of amphibians and 3 species of reptiles

- 50 species of birds

- 20 species of mammals

- 50 species of plants

Authors: Ch. Gantigmaa and U. Aibek (invertebrates), P. Tsogsaikhan (fish), Kh. Terbish (reptiles and amphibians), S. Gombobaatar (birds), S. Shar (mammals), B. Oyuntsetseg (plants)

Editor: J. Batbold, S. Gombobaatar, Nathan Conaboy

Cover photographs by S. Gombobaatar

Distribution maps and design: S. Gombobaatar and O. Soronzonbold

Language: Mongolian and English

Year published: 2013

Size, Pages, and Cover type: 20x11 cm; 226 pp.; Paperback

Price: 10 USD