north america ASIA
ASIA
THAILAND
CAMBODIA
MODERATE
EASY
3 6. UNEARTHING THE ANCIENT SECRETS OF ANGKOR IN CAMBODIA The ancient civilization of Angkor was home to one of the largest preindustrial cities in the world. It was long thought that war caused the collapse of Angkor; however, new evidence suggests that years of severe droughts and floods are the true culprits. Uncover the details of how these ancient peoples were able to adapt to a period of great socio-political and climatic change. Join scientists in Battambang, Cambodia on this
35. TRACKING ASIATIC WILD DOGS IN THAILAND In the hilly forests of the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary and Khao Yai National Park roams one of the most endangered canids on earth. Asiatic wild dogs, also known as dholes, are poorly studied and often wrongly classified as “pests.” With their habitats dwindling, the species can now only be found in a handful of countries. The data you collect will help provide wildlife managers with the information needed to create conservation and restoration policies for dholes and their prey. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate DURATION: 7–14 days FIELDING MONTHS: Jan., Feb. U.S.: $2,825–$4,350 | U.K.: £2,100–£3,250
groundbreaking archaeological expedition to better understand the resiliency of the Khmer people. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy DURATION: 7–14 days FIELDING MONTHS: May, Jun., Jul. U.S.: $2,425–$3,625 | U.K.: £1,800–£2,700
MONGOLIA
VERY ACTIVE
37. WILDLIFE OF THE MONGOLIAN STEPPE Join Earthwatch in the “land of the eternal blue sky” to experience the rich diversity of wildlife that inhabits the Ikh Nart Nature Reserve. In this rugged landscape, you will assess the health and behavior of Argali sheep, Siberian ibex, Lesser Kestrels, Cinereous Vultures, and a variety of other species. Help researchers protect wildlife from poaching, illegal mining, and overgrazing by monitoring their populations using innovative wildlife research and capture methods. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Very Active DURATION: 14 days FIELDING MONTHS: May, Jun., Aug., Sep. U.S.: $3,475 | U.K.: £2,595
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