Encompassing 11 peaks over 26,000 feet and 100 over 22,000 feet, the Himalayan ecosystem is a marvel of both views and biodiversity.  However over the past several decades this region has seen monumental environmental degradation, threatening both the livelihood and water supply of billions (Wang, 2007).

("The Dangers to," The Dangers to the Fragile Himalayas)

(Dave, Yak Staring at Himalayan Mountains)

("Ornaments in the," Ornaments in the Himalays)

("Himalayan Leopard, Askot," Himalayan Leopard, Askot Wildlife)

("Mount Everest,Himalayas, Nepal," Mount Everest,Himalayas, Nepal China (Tibet))

("Himalayas Map," Himalayas Map)

("Physical Map of," Physical Map of India)

("Indo-Eurasian Collision," Indo-Eurasian Collision)