The Gobi Desert

desert · Mongolia · cold · fossils

Freezing Desert. The Gobi is actually cold, not hot like most deserts you might imagine. Winter temperatures can drop far below freezing, and snow sometimes blankets the ground.

Fossil Hunter's Paradise. Scientists have discovered incredible dinosaur fossils in the Gobi, including eggs, skeletons, and new species that help us understand prehistoric life.

Sixth Largest Desert. The Gobi covers about 500,000 square miles across southern Mongolia and northern China, making it one of the world's biggest deserts.

Wild Bactrian Camels. The Gobi is home to wild Bactrian camels with two humps, which are much rarer than domesticated camels and adapted perfectly to the harsh environment.

Windy and Dry. The Gobi experiences strong winds that can create sandstorms and has very little rainfall, making it one of the driest places on Earth.