EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

13-19 March 2006

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The Himalayas of Bhutan

Himayala Mountains, Bhutan
 (panorama stitched from multiple aerial images)

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation:  On this exceptionally clear winter day, we are flying along the southern face of the astounding Himalaya Mountains.  Fresh snow paints the cliffs and peaks of the remote Kingdom of Bhutan.

Bhutan may be the real-world equivalent of Shangri-La, where vast alpine ecosystems still exist largely undisturbed by the outside world.  Here still range the rare snow leopard, red panda, Bengal tiger, golden langur, Himalayan black bear, and many others ... although many of these species are threatened.  Some 200 mammals are found in Bhutan.

  

Next week's picture:  A Springtail Indicator of Environmental Disturbance

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