Meet the heroes protecting Bhutan’s tigers

As a new survey shows that tiger numbers in Bhutan are on the up, WWF-Bhutan’s documentary highlights the efforts of those who helped make the fantastic results possible. 

From setting up camera traps to monitoring illegal activities, Guardians of the Himalayan Foothills follows local rangers as they work tirelessly to protect these revered yet threatened felines.

Straddling the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is one of the richest biodiversity hotspots on the planet and a global priority area for tiger conservation. But, sadly, these magnificent big cats are threatened by poaching and the illegal wildlife trade.

The encouraging news is that the tiger population here is rising. According to the latest national tiger survey, the country is now home to an estimated 131 tigers – an increase of over a quarter since the last survey in 2015.

Thanks to you, we’re working to support these local communities to ensure the long-term survival of this iconic species and the other wildlife that calls this rugged, remote landscape home.

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