Rocky Mountain Wolverine Redux
Wolverines are one of the least studied animals in the U.S. Rocky Mountains. Their numbers, ranges and travels are little known. But lately wolverines have been showing up in some
A very smart honey badger.
Stoffle is a captive Honey badger in South-Africa’s Moholoholo Rehabilitation centre that shows incredible intelligence in getting out of his enclosure. He started by climbin
IUCN Redlist Website
Many of you will already know this site. But I only recently discovered it – the IUCN Redlist website is a fabulous resource with detailed range and other information on ev
Mammalwatching.Com back online
In case anyone is wondering www.mammalwatching.com went down for 24 hours during the week – after a mix up over when my visa card expired. Its now back online. cheers
IUCN Red Data List – a quarter of mammals threatened
Nearly One In Four Of World’s Mammals At Risk Of Disappearing Forever (October 6, 2008) — The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an ex
New trip report — Australia
A two-page photo report on mammals seen during an August 2008 trip to sw & c Australia, plus a day in Tasmania, is now up, beginning at http://montereybay.com/creagrus/Auz08-ma
Panama and Costa Rica RFI
I will be going to Panama and Costa Rica for about two weeks in October. I’ve been before, but was wondering if anyone had any advice on a few mammals. My main target is Geof
Spotlights
In case anyone is interested I’ve just bought two new lights that I am very happy with. The new Clubman CB2 spotlight (www.cluson.co.uk) with separate power pack which is jus
What It’s Like To Be A Bat: Vocal Sonar Does More Than Locate Objects; It Cues Memory And Assists Flight
What It’s Like To Be A Bat: Vocal Sonar Does More Than Locate Objects; It Cues Memory And Assists Flight (June 28, 2008) — Not many people think about what it’s l
Reliance On Unverifiable Observations Hinders Successful Conservation Of Wildlife Species
This is interesting… and it ties in with a great talk I heard once about Thylacine sightings in Tasmania .. of which there are many. Reliance On Unverifiable Observations H