Objectives of Mongolian Death Worm expedition:

Destination: The Gobi Desert Mongolia - The most mysterious place on earth. This trip takes place in the land that is rich in fossilized dinosaur skeletons, eggs and remains of ancient people that lived in the period of neolithe. Also the land features world endangered and rare animals, plants, beautiful nature of Mongolian Gobi Desert.

When: Expedition will start from July 25 to August 10, 2005. Total 16 days/15 nights

What is Olgoi khorkhoi? A legend about the dangerous and mysterious animal "Olgoi Khorkhoi" travels among the natives from mouth to mouth for centuries. "Olgoi khorkhoi" means "intestine worm", the natives named that animal from its appearance. Russian and Czech scientists, who travelled in the Gobi desert saw this animal and informed the world publishing very interesting materials on newspapers and magazines for several times.

Olgoi khorkhoi is described as a worm, which is about 2 feet long, with no head, thick and darkish red colored animal. It is belived to have abilities to kill living beings from distance by its natural electricity. Although it might be mythical but the natives are very scared of this animal. Until today there is no scientific document or evidence about the Death Worm. In other hand, it is awaiting for us, researchers and adventurers.

Group size: 17 participants ( Inviting 12 participants from all over the world)
Expedition Leader: A famous scientist in reptile research field will lead the expedition. He works in the Department of Biology, Mongolian National University.
Deputy Leader: J.Batbold (Ph.D in Biology)

Organizers: The expedition is organized jointly by scientists and researchers from Department of Biology, Mongolian National University and Selena Travel LLC.

Notes:
1. Number of participants is limited.
2. We welcome biologists, photographers, film operators and travel writers.

For more information, please contact us at: selena@magicnet.mn