New Podcast Episode: Christopher Scharf
In Episode 4 (Season 2) of the mammalwatching podcast we talk to Christopher Scharf , the customer that strikes terror into the hearts of the global travel insurance industry! Chri
New Trip Report: Malaysia
Here’s the first trip report in many years from Coke Smith (you might remember his exciting reports from China between 2011 & 2013 and from many other places too). Penins
Mammalwatching Podcast – The Mammalwatching Meeting, Season 2 Ep 3
In the most recent episode of the mammalwatching podcast, Charles and I report back from the inaugural mammalwatching meeting in Asturias, Spain. Join us as we watch Brown Bears, C
New Trip Report: mainly primates in Bolivia
An exciting report from Cheryl Antonucci who is just back from chasing primates in Bolivia. Bolivia, 2022: Cheryl Antonucci, 18 days & 36 species including Ocelot, Bolivian Pi
PSA: Caution with Flashlights over marshes
I had a horrific experience this evening. Perhaps more experienced members are already aware, but I shinned my light over a marsh to see if anything was active and a large commotio
Dorsal Fins…
Have you ever wondered what “more falcate” meant when reading a description of a cetacean? I sure have. Found a site with a detailed explanation (though directed to Bla
Taxonomy news
This will likely be the last taxonomy update for a while. My teaching load has just been doubled and I’ll be catastrophically busy until at least April. 1. A new genus and sp
Mammalwatching Meeting: Online participation
Hello Mammalwatchers Time is flying and soon some of us will be meeting in Spain at the 1st Mammalwatching meeting, discussing how mammalwatching can contribute to conservation and
Five weeks and 19 species
Back last February I asked for some advice about possible mammal watching sites in California for a few days I thought I would have available in August. In particular I was interes
Guide TD210 Thermal Scope – good enough for mammalwatching???
Hello Mammal Pals! We’re going to Australia in October / November, for a combined family reunion & wildlife holiday. I’ve been thinking about getting a thermal scop