Gobi Desert Adventure Holiday: Competition Winners

by Eco Kids Planet March 21, 2019

Gobi Desert Adventure Holiday: Competition Winners

In our March Issue, 'The Gobi Desert', we explored one of the main threats to the Gobi’s incredible wildlife – mining for minerals. Of course, mining brings money to the country but it also destroys its land and the age-old customs. Ecotourism could be an alternative way to boost the country’s economy.

So, we challenged you to put your persuasive skills to the test to help to convince people to visit the Gobi desert and support tourism! Thank you to everyone who entered the competition. You certainly made the Gobi look like an unforgettable adventure!


Congratulations to our winners:

Eben, age 6, Cumbria Come on Safari in the Gobi Desert!


Ellis, age 9, Salisbury Tourists Come to the Gobi Desert


Szymon and Franek, ages 9 and 6, Leyland


Timmy, age 7, Portishead The Amazing Gobi Desert


Amy, age 8, Canada The Gobi Desert


What you have won:

We hope you enjoy this fabulous book from Austin Macauley.

A Book of Rather Strange Animals offers a collection of 100 remarkable animal specimens from around the world. With fascinating descriptions of nasty feeding habits, bizarre mating rituals and shocking defence mechanisms, you will marvel at both the splendour and gruesomeness of nature. Come and discover the world’s most peculiar species! RRP: £16.99. 

 

 


A big well done to some of our other favourite entries:


 Oscar, age 7


Becky, age 9


Cathal


Pearl, age 8


Ella, age 5


 Megan, age 7


Isabel, age 7


Arsalan, age 7


2 Responses

Emma Oldham
Emma Oldham

May 22, 2019

Hi Ameena,

Thank you for your comment. We’ve just checked all of our entries and unfortunately, cannot find one from Arsalan. Please, can you email it to emma@ecokidsplanet.co.uk so that I can get it added to this page? Many thanks, Emma

Ameena Hassan
Ameena Hassan

April 29, 2019

Hello. Bit dissapointed that my sons work was ignored. He put a lot of effort into it. To be honest compared to winners is same or even much better. I am concernd if u actually received my sons poster. His name is Arsalan Hassan 7 years old. Thank u for reply

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