Asia & Pacific Webinars

The Natural Treasures of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a small island nation off the southern tip of India, surrounded by turquoise seas. Till now, it's been largely undiscovered by nature travelers. But we're changing that, introducing a select cadre of explorers to its diverse natural habitats and the treasure trove of wildlife that inhabits them. Join Expedition Leader Toby Sinclair on a journey to this global biodiversity hotspot, which is also replete with historic sites, ancient ruins and a melange of cultures. There's none better than Toby, a regional conservation leader and BBC Sri Lanka field producer, to reveal all the wonders of the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean." Did you know, for example, that Sri Lanka has the world's highest concentration of leopards in Yala National Park, along with sloth bear, jackal, Asiatic buffalo, sambar and more? Toby also takes us primate watching in Polonnaruwa, into virgin rain forests that shelter Asian elephant herds, and ?in search of blue whales on a cruise from Mirissa Harbor -- the best place on Earth to see the world's largest cetaceans.


Originally presented June 19, 2018

Discover the Wild Side of China

If you haven't thought about China as a destination for nature travelers, join us for a webinar that will make you think again! Expedition Leader Court Whelan leads us on a virtual journey to China's wild side. In the mist-veiled mountains of Sichuan, rare and endangered wildlife roams ?the bamboo forest. On a safari into a remote nature reserve, go in search of takin, serow, blue sheep, golden pheasant and more. Moon bears and wild pandas live here, too, though they are extremely elusive. You'll see lots of pandas, however, at China's famous giant panda research and breeding bases, and Court's close-up photos will delight you. China is rich in subjects for nature photographers—in addition to pandas and wildlife, landscapes offer a panoply of photo opportunities, from clear rivers coursing through deep gorges to the famous travertine waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou National Park. A cultural highlight is the Terracotta Army at Xi’an.



Originally presented January 23, 2018

Explore the Wild Side of Sri Lanka

Tropical Sri Lanka may be best known for its aromatic spices and an eclectic 2,000-year-old culture, but the small island nation off the southern tip of India teems with natural wonders— including the world’s highest concentration of leopards. Take a virtual trip with NHA Expedition Leader Toby Sinclair into this biodiversity hotspot’s bounty of wild areas, historic sites and national parks. A veteran regional conservation leader and BBC’s Natural History Unit Sri Lanka field producer, Toby delivers us to cloud forests brimming with colorful birds, virgin rain forests that are home to Asian elephant herds, 12th-century ruins that are the playground of Toque macaques, leaf monkeys and grey langurs, and golden beaches where great blue whales ply the waters. Join us to explore the wild side of Sri Lanka, one of the world's most up-and-coming destinations.



Originally presented February 7, 2017

Natural Jewels of Bhutan & Nepal

Explore mountain heights and jungle lowlands on a soulful journey through the natural and cultural treasures of two ancient Himalayan kingdoms. Nat Hab Expedition Leader Suhail Gupta guides us on a virtual adventure to Nepal's Chitwan National Park – home to Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bears, elusive Bengal tigers and more. In neighboring Bhutan, "Land of the Thunder Dragon," see shaggy takin, Bhutan's national animal, traverse high mountain passes and fertile lowlands, and visit tranquil Buddhist monasteries including Taktsang, the famous “Tiger’s Nest” perched half a mile up on an impossibly sheer mountain cliff.



Originally presented January 17, 2017

Discover China's Wild Side

Get ready to change all your preconceived notions of China when you travel to its wild side with NHA Expedition Leader Court Whelan. Plumb wild panda habitat our odyssey to a remote nature reserve deep in the Minshan Mountains of Sichuan, where other rare Chinese wildlife also thrives including takin, moon bear, blue sheep and golden pheasant. Few tourists ever see this hard-to-access area, where clear rivers course freely and waterfalls plummet through rocky gorges. Naturally, pandas are front and center on our China adventure, and Court will delight you with heartwarming photos of these global conservation ambassadors as we visit three different panda research and breeding bases to enjoy them up close.



Originally presented October 18, 2016

India's Wild Side

Join us for a virtual visit to India on a webinar guided by Expedition Leader Suhail Gupta. An expert naturalist, Suhali will discuss how our all-encompassing wildlife itineraries offer the ultimate experience of India for nature lovers. By maximizing your time in nature and traveling in a small group, we boost your chances of seeing the elusive Bengal tiger, in addition to a host of other exotic animals. Celebrated for its fabled jungles, intriguing wildlife and mighty rivers, India and its diverse wild habitats deliver rare delights for passionate nature travelers. Suhali will explain the essential role ecotourism has played in conservation and how our travels directly benefit the continued existence of some of the world’s most precious vanishing species.



Originally presented August 23, 2016

The Exotic Wilds of Borneo

Discover the emerald depths of the world's tallest rain forest on the world's third-largest island, Borneo, located in maritime Southeast Asia. Walk through these lush, shadowy environs, look for wild orangutans living freely in their natural habitat, and search for elusive pygmy elephants. In this webinar, presented by Nat Hab Staff Expedition Leader Brad Josephs, you'll discover the most diverse, wildlife-centric Borneo itinerary available. The Wilds of Borneo offer an unmatched adventure quest: join us to discover it!



 Originally presented January 19, 2016