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Himalayan Black Bubal

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Shikha, Nepal

More Observations from Expedition Muktinath

A six-week solo walk through the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal to survey Himalayan biodiversity — from पोखरा to मुक्तिनाथ (May to June 2013)

50 Observations

48 Identified Species

Androsace tapete Rock-Jasmine of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau

Jharkot, Nepal (June 2013)

Common Sailer Butterfly

Shikha, Nepal (May 2013)

Four-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly

Jharkot, Nepal (June 2013)

Dark Grass Blue Butterfly

Dhampus, Nepal (May 2013)

Cloud-Forest Japalure

Shikha, Nepal (May 2013)

Robust Rock Jasmine Rare Himalayan Wildflower

(June 2013)

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110 Observations

65 Identified Species

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Himalayan Black Bubal

© 1980-2026 — Ryan Van Meter — All Rights Reserved — No Reuse Without Permission — License

Shikha, Nepal

A six-week solo walk through the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal to survey Himalayan biodiversity — from पोखरा to मुक्तिनाथ (May to June 2013)

50 Observations

48 Identified Species

Jharkot, Nepal (June 2013)

Shikha, Nepal (May 2013)

Jharkot, Nepal (June 2013)

Dhampus, Nepal (May 2013)

Shikha, Nepal (May 2013)

(June 2013)

110 Observations

65 Identified Species

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