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The Azores

15 September 2024

Check out Jon Hall’s report of a week in the Azores in August 2024

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Kenya

10 September 2024

Check out Jane Kempler’s report of a 2024 trip to Kenay: 3 weeks & 92 species including Maned Rat, Rufous Sengi, Naked Mole-rat and Black-fronted Duiker. Great photos too.

Chile

6 July 2024

Check out Andreas Jonsson’s ridiculously successful trip which netted 26 mammals in 23 days including Andean Mountain Cat, Garlepp’s Pampas Cat, Kodkod, Darwin’s Fox and Southern River Otter. Boom!

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17 June 2024

Check out Mike Richardson’s report from February 2024. 1 week & 40 mammal species, including Sun Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, black morph Leopard, Mountain Horseshoe Bat and Indochinese Serow.

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Mammal Watching is at Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve.
3 weeks ago
Mammal Watching

September's episode of the mammalwatching podcast just dropped with Charles Foley and I talking to Rod Cassidy who runs world famous Sangha Lodge in the Central African Republic. A true mammalwatching nirvana. Rod talks about the story behind the lodge and some of the spectacular mammals they regularly encounter including huge gatherings of Forest Elephants in Sangha Bai, Lowland Gorillas, pangolins and Bongos. Listen on Spotify, Apple and other podcast platforms or stream it here. www.mammalwatching.com/podcast/s3-e6-rod-cassidy-sangha-lodge/ ... See MoreSee Less

Septembers episode of the mammalwatching podcast just dropped with Charles Foley and I talking to Rod Cassidy who runs world famous Sangha Lodge in the Central African Republic. A true mammalwatching nirvana. Rod talks about the story behind the lodge and some of the spectacular mammals they regularly encounter including huge gatherings of Forest Elephants in Sangha Bai, Lowland Gorillas, pangolins and Bongos. Listen on Spotify, Apple and other podcast platforms or stream it here. https://www.mammalwatching.com/podcast/s3-e6-rod-cassidy-sangha-lodge/
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Is there currently a habituated gorilla group?

Definitely downloading this one. I am on way to Africa to work on pangolin conservation again so will listen to the podcast when I am on the road!

Mammal Watching
4 weeks ago
Mammal Watching

This looks like a great trip! Chalo Africa are running a cruise along the Congo River from Ouesso in the DRC to Brazzaville in the Congo via Sangha Lodge in the Central African Republic and Cameroun. The itinerary includes the magnificent Sangha Bai; Bonobos in the DRC; and searching for the mega rare Bouvier’s Red Colobus!
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This looks like a great trip! Chalo Africa are running a cruise along the Congo River from Ouesso in the DRC to Brazzaville in the Congo via Sangha Lodge in the Central African Republic and Cameroun. The itinerary includes the magnificent Sangha Bai; Bonobos in the DRC; and searching for the mega rare Bouvier’s Red Colobus! https://www.mammalwatching.com/community-post/advertising-congo-river-cruise-with-chalo-africa-december-2024-including-bonobos-and-sangha-lodge/
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What a shame I am too poor to afford that!

Mammal Watching is in Baja California, Mexico.
3 months ago
Mammal Watching

If anyone ever asks me why conservation is difficult then I am going to suggest they listen to the latest episode of the mammalwatching podcast. Charles Foley and I talk to Dr Barbara Taylor (USA) and Dr Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho (Mexico), who together lead the global efforts to save the Vaquita from extinction. Vaquitas, a tiny and beautiful porpoise, are found only at the top of the Gulf of California and hold the unfortunate distinction of being the world's rarest marine mammal (possibly the rarest of any mammal species). There may be as few as 6 animals left alive.

The story of the Vaquita's precipitous decline over the past 60 years is a tragedy worthy of Shakespeare with a cast of actors that include Chinese Mafia, Mexican Drug Cartels, an illegal fishing industry and corrupt officials. But despite so much stacked against them the little porpoises are still clinging on. Look for "mammalwatching" on Spotify and other podcast platforms, or stream it here www.mammalwatching.com/podcast/s3-e4-the-vaquita-with-barbara-taylor-lorenzo-rojas-brachos3-e4/ ... See MoreSee Less

If anyone ever asks me why conservation is difficult then I am going to suggest they listen to the latest episode of the mammalwatching podcast. Charles Foley and I talk to Dr Barbara Taylor (USA) and Dr Lorenzo Rojas-Bracho (Mexico), who together lead the global efforts to save the Vaquita from extinction. Vaquitas, a tiny and beautiful porpoise, are found only at the top of the Gulf of California and hold the unfortunate distinction of being the worlds rarest marine mammal (possibly the rarest of any mammal species). There may be as few as 6 animals left alive. The story of the Vaquitas precipitous decline over the past 60 years is a tragedy worthy of Shakespeare with a cast of actors that include Chinese Mafia, Mexican Drug Cartels, an illegal fishing industry and corrupt officials. But despite so much stacked against them the little porpoises are still clinging on. Look for mammalwatching on Spotify and other podcast platforms, or stream it here https://www.mammalwatching.com/podcast/s3-e4-the-vaquita-with-barbara-taylor-lorenzo-rojas-brachos3-e4/
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Mammal Watching is at Svalbard,Norway.
3 months ago
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Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus), Svalbard, 2024

We had a fabulous encounter with this mother and subadult bear last month, presumably her offspring. They were feeding on a White-beaked Dolphin, one of three cetaceans they had stashed on the beach in various stages of decomposition. Does anyone have any idea why there might be three dead dolphins in the same spot: they must have died at different times so didn’t get trapped in the ice together.
#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #polarbear #bearsofinstagram #arcticmammals ... See MoreSee Less

Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus), Svalbard, 2024 We had a fabulous encounter with this mother and subadult bear last month, presumably her offspring. They were feeding on a White-beaked Dolphin, one of three cetaceans they had stashed on the beach in various stages of decomposition. Does anyone have any idea why there might be three dead dolphins in the same spot: they must have died at different times so didn’t get trapped in the ice together. #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #polarbear #bearsofinstagram #arcticmammals
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Whalewatching doesn’t get any better than Pico Island in August. Thanks @joao_quaresma_photography_ and the team at @espaco_talassa for my 2227nd & 2228th mammal species!
Video by @mement0ne
#cetaceans #mammalwatching #whalewatching #dolphinsofinstagram #whalesofinstagram

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Whalewatching doesn’t get any better than Pico Island in August. Thanks @joao_quaresma_photography_ and the team at @espaco_talassa for my 2227nd & 2228th mammal species! Video by @mement0ne #cetaceans #mammalwatching #whalewatching #dolphinsofinstagram #whalesofinstagram

Whalewatching doesn’t get any better than Pico Island in August. Thanks @joao_quaresma_photography_ and the team at @espaco_talassa for my 2227nd & 2228th mammal species!
Video by @mement0ne
#cetaceans #mammalwatching #whalewatching #dolphinsofinstagram #whalesofinstagram ...

Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis), captive breeding enclosure, Washington State, 2024.

North America’s smallest rabbit is endangered in Washington Stare, struggling to cope with fire and climate change. Scientists are working to release animals, like this one, into the wild.

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #rabbitsofinstagram

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Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis), captive breeding enclosure, Washington State, 2024. North America’s smallest rabbit is endangered in Washington Stare, struggling to cope with fire and climate change. Scientists are working to release animals, like this one, into the wild. #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #rabbitsofinstagram

Pygmy Rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis), captive breeding enclosure, Washington State, 2024.

North America’s smallest rabbit is endangered in Washington Stare, struggling to cope with fire and climate change. Scientists are working to release animals, like this one, into the wild.

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #rabbitsofinstagram ...

Dingo (Canis familiaris dingo), Simpson Desert, 2011

Dingos have been a part of the Australian landscape for about 4000 years.

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #australianmammals #dogsofinstagram #canids

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Dingo (Canis familiaris dingo), Simpson Desert, 2011 Dingos have been a part of the Australian landscape for about 4000 years. #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #australianmammals #dogsofinstagram #canids

Dingo (Canis familiaris dingo), Simpson Desert, 2011

Dingos have been a part of the Australian landscape for about 4000 years.

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #australianmammals #dogsofinstagram #canids ...

The race to save the world’s rarest dolphin
Reel by @mement0ne

#vaquita #cetacean #conservation #porpoise #mammalwatching

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The race to save the world’s rarest dolphin Reel by @mement0ne #vaquita #cetacean #conservation #porpoise #mammalwatching

The race to save the world’s rarest dolphin
Reel by @mement0ne

#vaquita #cetacean #conservation #porpoise #mammalwatching ...

A rare photo of a Pygmy Sperm Whale (Kogia breviceps), Pico Island, the Azores, August 2024

This small whale is hard to spot and even harder to photograph. You need flat calm conditions to have any chance of finding them while they discretely rest at the surface. A typical year might produce only one or sightings. We were very fortunate to have those perfect conditions in the Azores. Even better this animal was unusually relaxed and one of a pod of 5 floating at the surface that we observed for several minutes.

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #cetaceans #kogia #azoreswhalewatching

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A rare photo of a Pygmy Sperm Whale (Kogia breviceps), Pico Island, the Azores, August 2024 This small whale is hard to spot and even harder to photograph. You need flat calm conditions to have any chance of finding them while they discretely rest at the surface. A typical year might produce only one or sightings. We were very fortunate to have those perfect conditions in the Azores. Even better this animal was unusually relaxed and one of a pod of 5 floating at the surface that we observed for several minutes. #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #cetaceans #kogia #azoreswhalewatching

A rare photo of a Pygmy Sperm Whale (Kogia breviceps), Pico Island, the Azores, August 2024

This small whale is hard to spot and even harder to photograph. You need flat calm conditions to have any chance of finding them while they discretely rest at the surface. A typical year might produce only one or sightings. We were very fortunate to have those perfect conditions in the Azores. Even better this animal was unusually relaxed and one of a pod of 5 floating at the surface that we observed for several minutes.

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #cetaceans #kogia #azoreswhalewatching ...

Striped Dolphin (Stenella.coeruleoalba) having fun off of Pico Island, the Azores, August 2024

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #dolphinsofinstagram #cetaceans #stripeddolphin

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Striped Dolphin (Stenella.coeruleoalba) having fun off of Pico Island, the Azores, August 2024 #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #dolphinsofinstagram #cetaceans #stripeddolphin

Striped Dolphin (Stenella.coeruleoalba) having fun off of Pico Island, the Azores, August 2024

#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #dolphinsofinstagram #cetaceans #stripeddolphin ...

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). Svalbard, 2024
Large, stinky and in need of better skin care products.
#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #sealsofinstagram #arcticwildlife #pinnipeds

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Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). Svalbard, 2024 Large, stinky and in need of better skin care products. #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #sealsofinstagram #arcticwildlife #pinnipeds

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus). Svalbard, 2024
Large, stinky and in need of better skin care products.
#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #sealsofinstagram #arcticwildlife #pinnipeds ...

Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus), Svalbard, 2024

We had a fabulous encounter with this mother and subadult bear - presumably her offspring - last month. They were feeding on a White-beaked Dolphin, one of three cetaceans they had stashed on the beach in various stages of decomposition. Does anyone have any idea why there might be three dead dolphins in the same spot? They must have died at different times so didn’t get trapped in the ice together. CORRECTION: I’m told these are both adult bears and the dolphins did all die at the same time- a pod trapped in the ice. Presumably the bears ate them one at a time.
#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #polarbear #bearsofinstagram #arcticmammals

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Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus), Svalbard, 2024 We had a fabulous encounter with this mother and subadult bear - presumably her offspring - last month. They were feeding on a White-beaked Dolphin, one of three cetaceans they had stashed on the beach in various stages of decomposition. Does anyone have any idea why there might be three dead dolphins in the same spot? They must have died at different times so didn’t get trapped in the ice together. CORRECTION: I’m told these are both adult bears and the dolphins did all die at the same time- a pod trapped in the ice. Presumably the bears ate them one at a time. #mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #polarbear #bearsofinstagram #arcticmammals

Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus), Svalbard, 2024

We had a fabulous encounter with this mother and subadult bear - presumably her offspring - last month. They were feeding on a White-beaked Dolphin, one of three cetaceans they had stashed on the beach in various stages of decomposition. Does anyone have any idea why there might be three dead dolphins in the same spot? They must have died at different times so didn’t get trapped in the ice together. CORRECTION: I’m told these are both adult bears and the dolphins did all die at the same time- a pod trapped in the ice. Presumably the bears ate them one at a time.
#mammalwatching #mammals #landmammals #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #naturegeography #wildgeography #ourplanetdaily #bbcwildlifepotd #polarbear #bearsofinstagram #arcticmammals ...