Best Kept Secrets
When we were in Colombia, Cheryl Antonucci and I were chatting about which mammalwatching destinations were under visited. Colombia was one example, although the reasons for that a
Greater Horseshoe Bats: the movie
Jean-Michel Bompar let me know about this beautiful film on the lives of Greater Horseshoe Bats. It is quite long – 45 minutes – but I’m fairly sure many of us ha
Seeing all the world’s mammal families?
Here’s something to consider while we are all stuck at home. Seeing a representative of all ~250 bird families is eminently achievable for those with the time, money and inclin
Eye of the Pangolin film – Virtual Screening with Live Q&A on Sat 11 April at 3pm EST/8pm UK/9pm Central Europe
This is a great idea from Dazzle Africa. If you haven’t gotten around to watching the Eye of the Pangolin film that was released last year – focusing on the four Africa
Virology update
According to a new study, pangolins have so many coronaviruses that they should never be touched without gloves. Personally, I decided never to handle wild mammals without gloves a
Mammal books available for free download
A number of US academic publishers are making books available for free download during Covid 19, via the Project Muse website. This includes a number of recent mammal books. Tr
(The world is) Closing Down Sale! Pandemic pricing for advertising here
Over the past year or so we have been building up a directory of mammalwatching guides, tour operators and lodges, where professionals can advertise for a small annual fee. It is
A quick guide to mammalwatching.com: More than trip reports
It is already becoming a cliche I know, but I really do hope everyone is safe and well and trying to make the best out of these difficult weeks. There have been quite a few new sub
Bats of the World Database
Bats of the World Database – www.batnames.org In July 2019 I attended the 18th International Bat Research Conference (IBRC 2019) in Phuket, Thailand (an hour’s drive from m
Updated Mammal Checklist Now Available
I imagine many of you have already been affected by Covid-19, with cancelled trips, national lockdowns and the rest. Much more importantly I sincerely hope you, your friends and fa