Khar Us Lake National Park, Mongolia
Sodbileg Byambajav
Battsagaan Batsukh
Bilegdemberel Lkhagva
Bold Byambajav
Enkhee Galbadrakh
Galbadrakh Purev
Tsegmid Sandui
Tserendavaa Tseveen
Tegshbuyant Damba
Sodbileg Byambajav
I was born and raised in Chandmani soum of Hovd aimag. I have a degree in Literature and Mongolian language. My dad influenced me to become a ranger. As a kid, I used to herd our sheep and goats and loved wandering out in the wilderness. It was important to me that the future generations get to enjoy nature as much as I did. Currently, I patrol and protect 87 thousand hectares (more than 210 thousand acres) of the park.
Battsagaan Batsukh
I was born and raised in Myangad soum. I have a degree in geology, and since 2017, I have been working as a ranger at Khar Us Lake National Park. I patrol 70 thousand hectares (over 170 thousand acres) along Hovd River which is the main tributary of Khar Us Lake and home to endangered species such as wild boar, Asian beaver, and common pheasant.
Bilegdemberel Lkhagva
I was born and raised in Dörgön soum on the shorelines of Dörgön River. I got married in 1998, and we have four children. My wife is a doctor. I am proud to be a ranger, and I’ve been working in the park for 19 years. I patrol 110 thousand hectares (over 270 000 acres) of the park that include Akbash Island. The area of Akbash Island covers in 400 sq. meters and the main site for migratory pelicans and other endangered birds.
Bold Byambajav
I was born and grew up in Buyant soum of Hovd aimag. After serving in the Army, I worked as a veterinarian until 1998. Since that year, I have been working as a ranger. I patrol 165 thousand hectares (over 400 thousand acres) – all five tributaries of Khar Us Lake. My daily duties include monitoring and enforcing the legislation, educating the public and assisting visitors.
Enkhee Galbadrakh
I was born in Buyant soum in 1962. I got married in 1984 after serving in the Army for three years. I’ve been working as a ranger for 18 years at Khar Us Lake National Park. I patrol 90 thousand hectares (220 thousand acres) – a key site for migratory birds. I grew up as a herdsman, so I like to work with our local communities and educating them the importance of the park resources.
Galbadrakh Purev
I have been serving the park for ten years and patrolling 90 thousand hectares (220 thousand acres) of the park. My ancestors preserved this beautiful place for our generation; and to continue their legacy, I work as a ranger. I am a teacher by profession and had taught in Dörgön soum for seven years. I am proud to be a ranger and being able to stop illegal actions in the park, so this beautiful place is preserved for our children.
Tsegmid Sandui
I was born in 1972 at Mankhan soum. I live with my wife and two kids in Mankhan soum. Before working as a ranger, I worked as a driver, tax inspector, and representative of a local council. Since 2017, I have been working as a ranger and patrolling over 115 thousand hectares (285 thousand acres). I am proud of preserving rare and endemic species such as Mongolian Saiga antelope. My life goal is to protect these beautiful species for our children’s children.
Tserendavaa Tseveen
I was born and raised in Chandmani soum. A year ago, I became a ranger. I patrol 96 thousand hectares (237 thousand acres) of the park. I’ve been a herdsman for 22 years, so I know the land well.
Tegshbuyant Damba
I graduated from the National University of Mongolia with a degree in Geography and Geology in 2012 and started working as a ranger at Khar Us Lake National Park in 2014. My parents raised me to respect and worship nature. I patrol 120 thousand hectares (over 300 000 acres) of the protected area – Jargalant Khairkhan (Mountain) and Bumbat Khairkhan (Mountain) and parts of Khar and Dörgön Lakes. The mountains are home to snow leopard, argali sheep, ibex, and various rare herbs. I love what I do as I am contributing to the preservation of one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Munkh-Khairkhan National Park, Mongolia
Sodbileg Byambajav
Battsagaan Batsukh
Bilegdemberel Lkhagva
Bold Byambajav
Enkhee Galbadrakh
Galbadrakh Purev
Tsegmid Sandui
Tserendavaa Tseveen
Tegshbuyant Damba
Sodbileg Byambajav
I was born and raised in Chandmani soum of Hovd aimag. I have a degree in Literature and Mongolian language. My dad influenced me to become a ranger. As a kid, I used to herd our sheep and goats and loved wandering out in the wilderness. It was important to me that the future generations get to enjoy nature as much as I did. Currently, I patrol and protect 87 thousand hectares (more than 210 thousand acres) of the park.
Battsagaan Batsukh
I was born and raised in Myangad soum. I have a degree in geology, and since 2017, I have been working as a ranger at Khar Us Lake National Park. I patrol 70 thousand hectares (over 170 thousand acres) along Hovd River which is the main tributary of Khar Us Lake and home to endangered species such as wild boar, Asian beaver, and common pheasant.
Bilegdemberel Lkhagva
I was born and raised in Dörgön soum on the shorelines of Dörgön River. I got married in 1998, and we have four children. My wife is a doctor. I am proud to be a ranger, and I’ve been working in the park for 19 years. I patrol 110 thousand hectares (over 270 000 acres) of the park that include Akbash Island. The area of Akbash Island covers in 400 sq. meters and the main site for migratory pelicans and other endangered birds.
Bold Byambajav
I was born and grew up in Buyant soum of Hovd aimag. After serving in the Army, I worked as a veterinarian until 1998. Since that year, I have been working as a ranger. I patrol 165 thousand hectares (over 400 thousand acres) – all five tributaries of Khar Us Lake. My daily duties include monitoring and enforcing the legislation, educating the public and assisting visitors.
Enkhee Galbadrakh
I was born in Buyant soum in 1962. I got married in 1984 after serving in the Army for three years. I’ve been working as a ranger for 18 years at Khar Us Lake National Park. I patrol 90 thousand hectares (220 thousand acres) – a key site for migratory birds. I grew up as a herdsman, so I like to work with our local communities and educating them the importance of the park resources.
Galbadrakh Purev
I have been serving the park for ten years and patrolling 90 thousand hectares (220 thousand acres) of the park. My ancestors preserved this beautiful place for our generation; and to continue their legacy, I work as a ranger. I am a teacher by profession and had taught in Dörgön soum for seven years. I am proud to be a ranger and being able to stop illegal actions in the park, so this beautiful place is preserved for our children.
Tsegmid Sandui
I was born in 1972 at Mankhan soum. I live with my wife and two kids in Mankhan soum. Before working as a ranger, I worked as a driver, tax inspector, and representative of a local council. Since 2017, I have been working as a ranger and patrolling over 115 thousand hectares (285 thousand acres). I am proud of preserving rare and endemic species such as Mongolian Saiga antelope. My life goal is to protect these beautiful species for our children’s children.
Tserendavaa Tseveen
I was born and raised in Chandmani soum. A year ago, I became a ranger. I patrol 96 thousand hectares (237 thousand acres) of the park. I’ve been a herdsman for 22 years, so I know the land well.
Tegshbuyant Damba
I graduated from the National University of Mongolia with a degree in Geography and Geology in 2012 and started working as a ranger at Khar Us Lake National Park in 2014. My parents raised me to respect and worship nature. I patrol 120 thousand hectares (over 300 000 acres) of the protected area – Jargalant Khairkhan (Mountain) and Bumbat Khairkhan (Mountain) and parts of Khar and Dörgön Lakes. The mountains are home to snow leopard, argali sheep, ibex, and various rare herbs. I love what I do as I am contributing to the preservation of one of the most beautiful places on earth.