Couple of black bears this AM
Went out for a hike this AM in Central Massachusetts. On the way back I noticed a large blob off to the side of the trail. I stopped and looked closely assuming it was a downed tre
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Rusty Spotted Cat, Sloth Bear and More, Panna NP April 2022
A brief visit to Central India’s Panna NP, on the cusp of an early summer heat wave produced 20 species of mammals, including the uncommonly seen Rusty Spotted Cat, Madras Tree S
Maldives
I just finished the 17 day research trip with Charles Anderson on the MV Keana. It was another great trip with 14 cetacean species seen and a fabulous way to get over the Covid hum
Yellow-footed antechinus near Wangaratta
I and a friend spent the weekend at Kurringai Cottage near Wangaratta. It is sold as “self-catering accommodation for the nature-lover”. It has a three-acre bird garden on a ri
New Trip Report: Ecuador
A new report from Lennart Verheuvel and a productive 2 weeks in Ecuador. Part 2 – to Bolivia – up next in 2 days. Ecuador, 2021: Lennart Verheuvel, 16 days & 18 spe
New Trip Report: Kenya self-drive
Here’s a new report from Jan Ebr who was in – all over (5300km!) – Kenya over Christmas. Kenya, 2021/22: Jan Ebr, 25 days & 84 species including Naked Molerat
Exciting Opening for 1 Participant with me to Paraguay!
Hi everyone! So after quite a long break, I finally have a chance to travel for a couple of weeks, so I booked with Fauna Paraguay! Jun 30th – Jul 11th. I’m looking for
New Trip Report: Sichuan
Yes China! But no the country is still closed to overseas tourism. This comes from a group of Chinese mammalwatchers led by Tang Jun from China Mammal Tour. Amazing report for cat
Mammalwatching Podcast: Rob Foster recounts his (many) black bear attacks
Serious attacks by black bears in North America are reportedly very rare. For some reason that statistic doesn’t seem to apply to our next guest on the podcast, Dr Rob Foster, wh