This majestic clear-watered lake contains 65% of all the freshwater of Mongolia and furthermore, 1% of the world’s freshwater supply. Nine species of fish inhabit the lake, including Siberian grayling and Lenok. Nearby taiga forest, forest steppe, mountains and the lake itself provide habitat for 68 species of mammals, including Argali, Ibex, Elk, Reindeer, Musk deer, Brown bear, Lynx, Marten, Beaver, Wolf and Moose, 244 species of birds and 750 species of plants, including 60 with medicinal importance.