Canid systematics
Hi All, My overview of Canis systematics just got published. Unfortunately, it became a bit outdated since being accepted last February, and they didn’t send me the proofs, s
Global Mammal Watching Check List
Dear all, At the start of this year I uploaded – after lots of comments – a global mammal watching check list, largely based on the IUCN Redlist species database. And I
Mammals in the News
Just a couple of articles recently that I wanted to share. First, an interesting piece on why Forest Elephants are not always recognised as a different species to the larger Africa
Brief Scotland update
Hi all I made a whistlestop tour of various places in Scotland last weekend so thought I’d provide a short report in case anyone is visiting the region over the summer. In
Lepus capensis taxonomy
The issue of the taxonomy of Lepus capensis and its relatives is very complicated. The alarming signs of a seriously flawed classification are all there: species limits are often s
New Trip Report: Bolivian Chaco
Nicholas McPhee (from Nick’s Adventures Bolivia) has sent me the first of what he promises will be frequent reports of his tours in Bolivia. If the first – from the Gra
New Trip Report: Alaska and a little bit of Idaho and Washington State
Brooke’s Range, Alaska I spent a week and a bit last month in the north west USA and Alaska. I was with my kids so it was not a full-on mammal trip, though I suspect my 11 ye
New Trip Report: Central African Republic
It is great to see tourists visiting the wonderful Sangha Lodge again! Here’s a recent report with a bunch of great mammals, many of which I missed when I was there. I need t
New Trip Report: Ethiopia
Curtis Hart just sent me an impressive report of his 6 week trek through Ethiopia Ethiopia, 2015: Curtis Hart, 6 weeks & 72 species including Bale Monkey, Speke’s Pectina
Golden Jackals and African Wolves
Not sure this is the last word on the matter.. but interesting. So is it safe if I add both to my mammal list? http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2015/07/31/4284409.htm Jon