Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan

March 3 is World Wildlife Day! To celebrate, we’ve invited WWF’s Senior Director of Wildlife Communications, Danielle Brigida, to share how the organization uses new approaches and technology to pioneer solutions for wildlife conservation while working hand in hand with local communities and governments. Find out how WWF utilizes eDNA to monitor biodiversity and search for rare species like snow leopards and rhinos. Learn about new partnerships that will help bison in the Great Plains and tigers across Asia. And discover how technology and artificial intelligence are helping WWF collect data and analyze results for wildlife across the globe.

Take a virtual journey through two historic mountain kingdoms on our Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan trip. Expedition Leader Payal Mehta introduces us to some of the wildlife we hope to encounter—Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bears, spotted deer, shaggy takin and perhaps even an elusive Bengal tiger—plus a sneak peek at the stunning accommodations and delicious cuisine on this itinerary. She also shares cultural highlights of the trip and advice on how to pack for this adventure that includes both jungle lowlands and mountain heights.

October 4 is World Animal Day! In honor of the holiday, Expedition Leader Conan Dumenil highlights the success stories of a few of Asia's flagship species—including Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, Asiatic lions and more—and how they've come back from the edge of extinction. Learn about the historic threats these species have faced and the impressive efforts of governments, conservation organizations like World Wildlife Fund, communities and individuals that have ensured their survival.