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Steppe Collection (page 16)

The steppe, a vast and diverse landscape, stretches across continents, captivating the imagination with its unique features

Background imageSteppe Collection: Baikonur, Kazakhstan, satellite artwork C015 / 6584

Baikonur, Kazakhstan, satellite artwork C015 / 6584
Vostok 1 Launch. Simulated satellite image of Kazakhstan taken from low Earth orbit, showing the launch of the Soviet Vostok 1 spacecraft

Background imageSteppe Collection: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 3D artwork C015 / 6565

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 3D artwork C015 / 6565
Mount Kilimanjaro. Simulated 3D high-altitude panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzanian, viewed from the southeast. Image based on Landsat satellite images and detailed digital terrain data

Background imageSteppe Collection: Wild horses on Uzbekh steppe

Wild horses on Uzbekh steppe
Steppe. Wild horses seen galloping across the Great Steppe of central Asia. The Great Steppe is a vast region of grassland, too dry for forests but too wet to be a desert

Background imageSteppe Collection: Mounted shepherd in Russian steppe

Mounted shepherd in Russian steppe
Steppe. A mounted shepherd riding across the Great Steppe of central Asia. The Great Steppe is a vast region of grassland, too dry for forests but too wet to be a desert

Background imageSteppe Collection: Rheas C013 / 5382

Rheas C013 / 5382
Rheas. Flock of rhea (Rhea sp.) on the steppe grassland of the Askania-Nova biosphere reserve, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine

Background imageSteppe Collection: Zebra C013 / 5370

Zebra C013 / 5370
Zebra. Herd of zebra (Equus quagga) on the steppe grassland of the Askania-Nova biosphere reserve, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine

Background imageSteppe Collection: Steppe grassland C013 / 5369

Steppe grassland C013 / 5369
Steppe grassland. View over grassland in the Khomutovskaya Steppe Reserve, Rostov Oblast, Russia

Background imageSteppe Collection: Tulips (Tulipa sp. ) in flower C013 / 5352

Tulips (Tulipa sp. ) in flower C013 / 5352
Tulips (Tulipa sp.) in flower on the steppes. Photographed in Kazakhstan

Background imageSteppe Collection: Mammuthus trogontherii, steppe mammoth

Mammuthus trogontherii, steppe mammoth
Cranium and tusks of this Pleistocene steppe mammoth found at Ilford, Essex, England on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageSteppe Collection: Reed-cutters yard on the plains of eastern Hungary, Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary

Reed-cutters yard on the plains of eastern Hungary, Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary
ROG-14150 Reed Cutters yard on the plains of eastern Hungary Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kyrcyz Landscape

Kyrcyz Landscape
River Terric-sou, Kara-tou, on the Kyrgyz steppe. Date: 1858

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh hunters on horseback, with hooded Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos)

Kazakh hunters on horseback, with hooded Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), on route to Eagle Hunters Festival, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: British Yellowhead (Inula britannica) flowering mass, growing in Puszta grassland habitat

British Yellowhead (Inula britannica) flowering mass, growing in Puszta grassland habitat, Hortobagy N. P
British Yellowhead (Inula britannica) flowering mass, growing in Puszta grassland habitat, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) close-up of flower, Hortobagy N. P

Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) close-up of flower, Hortobagy N. P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october
Purple Mullein (Verbascum phoeniceum) close-up of flower, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Birdwatching hide at pool in steppe habitat, El Planeron Reserve, Belchite, Aragon, Spain, april

Birdwatching hide at pool in steppe habitat, El Planeron Reserve, Belchite, Aragon, Spain, april

Background imageSteppe Collection: Domestic Sheep, Merino, flock walking in grassland, guarded by Spanish Mastiff, Extremadura

Domestic Sheep, Merino, flock walking in grassland, guarded by Spanish Mastiff, Extremadura, Spain, april

Background imageSteppe Collection: Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) adult male, perched on wire fence in steppe, La Serena, Badajoz

Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) adult male, perched on wire fence in steppe, La Serena, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, march

Background imageSteppe Collection: View of trees in autumn colour along meandering river bank, River Khovd, Altai Mountains

View of trees in autumn colour along meandering river bank, River Khovd, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh hunter with hooded Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), sitting inside ger tent

Kazakh hunter with hooded Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), sitting inside ger tent, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh hunter on horseback with hooded Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Altai Mountains

Kazakh hunter on horseback with hooded Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Two Kazakh nomads on horseback with dog, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Two Kazakh nomads on horseback with dog, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh hunters with Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii

Kazakh hunters with Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh nomads ger camp on steppe, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Kazakh nomads ger camp on steppe, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh nomads erecting ger camp on steppe, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Kazakh nomads erecting ger camp on steppe, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: View of trees in autumn colour along river bank, River Khovd, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii

View of trees in autumn colour along river bank, River Khovd, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Ancient petroglyphs depicting animals and humans hunting, circa 400 A. D

Ancient petroglyphs depicting animals and humans hunting, circa 400 A. D. High Altai, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia
Ancient petroglyphs depicting animals and humans hunting, circa 400 A.D. High Altai, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: View of track over steppe habitat, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

View of track over steppe habitat, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh nomad ger tent with solar panel and hooded Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) outside

Kazakh nomad ger tent with solar panel and hooded Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) outside, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh nomad on horseback, riding on steppe, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Kazakh nomad on horseback, riding on steppe, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh hunter with Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii

Kazakh hunter with Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Ancient petroglyphs depicting wolves and humans hunting ibex, circa 400 A. D

Ancient petroglyphs depicting wolves and humans hunting ibex, circa 400 A. D
Ancient petroglyphs depicting wolves and humans hunting ibex, circa 400 A.D. High Altai, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh hunter with hooded Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), Eagle Hunters Festival, Bayan-Ulgii

Kazakh hunter with hooded Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), Eagle Hunters Festival, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: View of dirt road over steppe grassland habitat, Altai Mountains in distance, Gobi N. P

View of dirt road over steppe grassland habitat, Altai Mountains in distance, Gobi N. P. Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october
View of dirt road over steppe grassland habitat, Altai Mountains in distance, Gobi N.P. Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh riders in tug-of-war with goat skin during Kurbar game, Eagle Hunters Festival

Kazakh riders in tug-of-war with goat skin during Kurbar game, Eagle Hunters Festival, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh nomads shoeing horse, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Kazakh nomads shoeing horse, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Kazakh nomads erecting ger camp, in preparation for Eagle Hunters Festival, Altai Mountains

Kazakh nomads erecting ger camp, in preparation for Eagle Hunters Festival, Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ulgii, Western Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Reed cutting, bundles of cut reed in reedcutters yard, Hortobagy N. P

Reed cutting, bundles of cut reed in reedcutters yard, Hortobagy N. P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october
Reed cutting, bundles of cut reed in reedcutters yard, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Farmer with mule pulling plough, ploughing field in steppe, Extremadura, Spain, april

Farmer with mule pulling plough, ploughing field in steppe, Extremadura, Spain, april

Background imageSteppe Collection: View over steppe habitat at sunset, near Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, may

View over steppe habitat at sunset, near Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, may

Background imageSteppe Collection: Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) adult, running on grassy steppe, Northern India, january

Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) adult, running on grassy steppe, Northern India, january

Background imageSteppe Collection: Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) adult, hunting, listening for prey on grassy steppe

Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) adult, hunting, listening for prey on grassy steppe, Northern India, january

Background imageSteppe Collection: Domestic Dog, Spanish Mastiff, adult male, standing in grassland, Extremadura, Spain, april

Domestic Dog, Spanish Mastiff, adult male, standing in grassland, Extremadura, Spain, april

Background imageSteppe Collection: Domestic Dog, Spanish Mastiff, immature female, standing, Extremadura, Spain, april

Domestic Dog, Spanish Mastiff, immature female, standing, Extremadura, Spain, april

Background imageSteppe Collection: Mediterranean Slant-faced Grasshopper (Acrida ungarica mediterranea) adult

Mediterranean Slant-faced Grasshopper (Acrida ungarica mediterranea) adult, resting on plant in steppe habitat, Italy, august

Background imageSteppe Collection: Domestic Sheep, Racka, twisted-horn breed, flock grazing in pasture, Hortobagy N. P

Domestic Sheep, Racka, twisted-horn breed, flock grazing in pasture, Hortobagy N. P
Domestic Sheep, Racka, twisted-horn breed, flock grazing in pasture, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: Domesticated Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) breeding male, close-up of head

Domesticated Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus) breeding male, close-up of head, in pen at nomads camp, Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october

Background imageSteppe Collection: White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult, Extremadura, Spain, april

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult, Extremadura, Spain, april

Background imageSteppe Collection: Band-tailed Earthcreeper (Eremobius phoenicurus) adult, perched on bush, Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz

Band-tailed Earthcreeper (Eremobius phoenicurus) adult, perched on bush, Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november



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The steppe, a vast and diverse landscape, stretches across continents, captivating the imagination with its unique features. From the steppe-desert border captured in satellite images to the horses gracefully grazing on grasslands located around 200km away, this terrain holds an undeniable allure. In Soviet Central Asia, marked by a map showcasing its expanse, one can witness the rich cultural tapestry woven into this region. Eagle hunters embark on their journey towards the renowned Eagle Hunters festival near Ulgii in western Mongolia, adding a touch of ancient tradition to this modern world. As evening descends upon the steppe, a Kiang herd grazes peacefully under the soft glow of twilight while majestic mountains stand tall in the background. The Spanish steppes come alive as Bee-eaters flutter through vibrant skies during May's embrace. A camel stands proudly amidst nomad yurt tents dotting Inner Mongolia province's Xilamuren grasslands - an enchanting sight that transports you back to simpler times. Horses graze leisurely beneath cloudy skies in South Hangay, Mongolia - a scene that evokes tranquility and freedom. Russia's early summer unveils typical landscapes along the river Ural near Kuvandyk town - home to Himalayan Marmots and Red-cheeked Sousliks seeking refuge within these sprawling habitats. Meanwhile, Guanacos stand regally against Cuernos del Paine's iconic backdrop - nature's masterpiece blending seamlessly with wildlife. Venturing further reveals hidden gems like Rangipo Desert or Ameland Dunes; each offering its own charm within this expansive realm known as "steppe. " Whether it be endless horizons or delicate ecosystems thriving against all odds, there is no denying that this awe-inspiring landscape leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness its wonders.