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29 July 2022
AustralasiaOriental
IndonesiaSulawesi

New Trip Report: 24 hours in Bantimurung National Park, Sulawesi

There is already much I miss about the height of the COVID pandemic: the empty airports, the quiet national parks, and NOT receiving gripping reports from Carlos Bocos. But he is b

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28 July 2022
Oriental
Sri Lanka

New Trip Report: Sri Lanka, June/July 2022

Here’s an excellent report from Christine Mason who describes herself as “a mammal watching newbie (now obsessed)”. Personally I have never understood how anyone

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28 July 2022
Africa
Tanzania

New Trip Report: Tanzania

Here is a short report with some stunning photos – check out his Black and Rufous Elephant Shrew! –  from Hugh Lansdown Zanzibar & Northern Tanzania, 2022: Hugh La

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27 July 2022
North American
Arizona

Cave Creek Ranch or Santa Rita Lodge

We are planning a family trip to southern Arizona. I’m thinking staying a few days in Tucson mainly to see the cactus and then a few days at a wildlife spot. It looks like th

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26 July 2022
Central and South America
Costa Rica

Mammals of Costa Rica

Anyone who’s interested Neotropical mammals (let’s face it – all mammal watchers) should check out this very cool video library by Jim Wolfe in Costa Rica: https:

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26 July 2022
Oriental
IndonesiaJava

Ujung Kulon National Park

Last June I led a somewhat physically challenging but extremely enjoyable Royle Safaris trip to the core area of Ujung Kulon National Park, Java. Some things didn’t go as pla

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24 July 2022
Europe and the Palearctic
Norway

Walrus in Norway

If anyone is lucky enough to be in Oslo then abandon plans to visit the Kontiki Museum and read on (unless you are travelling with a pet Swan you are attached to) … Thank you

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22 July 2022
Central and South America
Argentina

New Trip Report: Northern Argentina & Peninsula Valdes

Here’s a new report from Martin Royle, who was lucky enough to visit Argentina in April. Peninsula Valdes and Northern Argentina, 2022: Royle Safaris, 2 weeks & 31 specie

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20 July 2022
Europe and the Palearctic
DesmanSpain

New Trip Report: How not to see a Desman

Here’s a refreshing report from Jan Ebr on an unsuccessful search for a Pyrenean Desman. It is also a reminder that not every trip is a success even if some of us (me include

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19 July 2022
Uncategorised
gearHelion-2 XP50IR monocularIR scopenight mammalsnightjarowlspulsarreviewsthermal monocularThermal scopetips

Review of PULSAR Helion-2 XP50 thermal monocular

Hi all, Because wildlife watchers still face little information available on thermal scopes, I put this review. Review of PULSAR Helion-2 XP50 thermal monocular Overall, at 3100EUR

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  1. Bozon on South Africa and the Big Cat Year and five Wild Cat species!9 February 2026

    Sebastian, many thanks!!! Will certainly look for a another chance this year!

  2. Sebastian Kennerknecht on South Africa and the Big Cat Year and five Wild Cat species!9 February 2026

    Great job Marc, glad you got the caracal and serval! That was tough about Kruger National Park and missing out…

  3. Flemming Versloot on Primates in East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi)7 February 2026

    Nice report, Thanks for sharing!

  4. blackwatch. on Mammals/hiking tour out of Las Vegas7 February 2026

    Hi Francisco I have been in the area twice and the only places I can think of are red rock…

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