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
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
Lion takes a Kudu on the road in Kruger
Some seriously dramatic pictures from the Kruger (for those of you who don’t follow mammalwatching on facebook). I am going to Idaho and Alaska for 10 days from tomorrow for
Eastern Wolf Genetics
The status of Algonquin National Park’s Eastern Wolves has been a source of debate. Some studies have “shown” they are a full species, others that they are a wolf
Shrews and Shrew Moles
An interesting piece from the Camera Trap Codger’s blog from northern California Jon
New Trip Report – Mongolia
A brief report of a very productive trip. I have got to visit Mongolia soon Mongolia, 2013: John Pilgrim 2 weeks & 33 mammals including Long-eared Jerboa, Snow Leopard, Argali,