Zyyn Tar Nuur

Zyyn Tar Nuur belongs to the Daurian steppe east of the Torey Lakes. Zun-Torey, the eastern lake, lies in an enclosed basin and is connected to its neighbour Barun-Torey by a channel. Their shallow alkaline waters expand and shrink with long cycles of rainfall. The surrounding grasslands and wetlands support Mongolian gazelles and provide breeding and resting grounds for cranes, geese and other waterbirds.