Bear Problems in Bhutan
This is a funny story from Kuensel Online, the Bhutanese newspaper. Its the drama between some disgruntled cattle herders, a couple of not very useful policeman and a Himalayan Bla
Snow Leopard Report from Ladakh
I was just sent to a link to recent short report from Ladakh where a 2 week search produced a Snow Leopard. This site is proving very reliable (though it isn’t 100% for sure)
Mystery Mustelid in Sichuan
Gillian Whittaker sent me this photo she took on Mt Emei Shan in Sichuan and wondered what species this is. It was quite large – with a HB 25cm or more (so definitely too lar
Bats of China website
Ian Adam just sent me this site covering all the bats of China with some good pictures and other information. Its a useful resource www.bio.bris.ac.uk/research/bats/China%20bats/in
2 new mammals discovered In Eastern Himalayas
Hundreds Of New Species Discovered In Eastern Himalayas (August 11, 2009) — Over 350 new species including the world’s smallest deer, a “flying frog” and a
New Trip Reports – Borneo & Malaysia, Sulawesi & Indonesia
I’m sorry mammalwatching.com has been quiet for a while. I just got back from a very nice 6 week work trip to Italy, Australia and South Africa. But I was working… and,
Bat ID, Danum Valley Field Center.
This bat landed near me and I was able to take 2 pictures. This was on a path less than 1/2 mile from the field center. It was less than 2 hours after dark. I think it is gen
New Population of Irrawaddy Dolphins Discovered
If anyone is heading to Bangladesh then check this out… http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090401184832.htm Jon
Sichuan Trip Report
I was in Sichuan at the end of April. It was wet and the mammals didn’t like the rain any more than I did. But I still saw 22 species, including Takin, Tufted Deer, Chine
Sichuan, 2009
I visited China for the second time in April 2009. I took advantage of a work trip to Bejing to visit Sichuan Province to look for Red Pandas along with as much other stuff as