Croatia: Monk Seals and more
Hi, does anyone out there know much about Croatia or other countries in the region. I’ve got to be in Europe for a week or so over Easter and want to explore. In particular I
New Trip Reports: Ecuador and Costa Rica
Two new reports on mammalwatching.com Costa Rica, 2014: Simon Feys, 2 weeks & 25 (living) species including Woolly Opposum, Alston’s Singing Mouse, Olingo, Tayra and some
First footage of Myanmar Snub-nosed Monkey
And in a surprisingly large group for a species like this http://www.fauna-flora.org/news/first-video-footage-of-myanmar-snub-nosed-monkey-captured/ Jon
Spain, Portugal & Formentera
We are unexpectedly going to the Iberian Peninsula in June-July, hopefully for 4 weeks. Does anybody have any kind of identification manual for local voles? There are six Microtus
Terrible Taxidermy
I’ve seen a few things close to this standard on my travels…. but there are some real doozies here. http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/if-you-want-laughs-and-to-feel-a-b
New Trip Reports: Japan, Thailand, Uganda and the Bahamas
New trip reports from 4 Continents Japan, 2014: Cheryl Antonucci, 2.5 weeks & 6 species including Japanese Serow and Sable. Thailand, 2014: Richard Webb, 1 week & 23 mammal
Ocelot kitten sited in South Texas
Young ocelot sited at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in South Texas. Single female boosts population by 10%: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/local/article_78dbb7f2-
Panoche Valley
I went to Panoche Valley (in San Joaquin Valley, California) last night to look for kangaroo rats. I expected them to be rare because of the current drought, but it was just the op
Turkey in June (Med. Monk Seal)?
I’m visiting a collaborator in Turkey this June, and I’m going to make an attempt to see a Mediterranean Monk Seal near the beginning of the month. Would anyone be inte
Scientists involve plan to save many Lemur species
A nice article from Mongabay The lemur end-game: scientists propose ambitious plan to save the world’s most imperiled mammal family Read more at http://news.mongabay.com/2014