Trip report Sabah, Borneo
Yet another trip report on Borneo? Sabah is a very popular destination for birders and mammal watchers alike and both Mammalwatching.com as well as Cloudbirders.com have numerous t
The jackal or the wolf in Algeria?
In Algeria there is a species of Canidae commonly called Dib or Ouchene in Kabyle. Its scientific name changed from Canis aureus to Canis anthus, then to Canis lupaster following v
Amazing Sri Lanka
We experienced a wonderful trip to Sri Lanka this summer. 3 weeks and 50 mammal species observed and much more (birds, frogs, insects). We basically observed all the main mammals t
Book Review: Asia’s Greatest Wildlife Sanctuaries by Fanny Lai & Bjorn Olesen
Long ago in what my kids call the olden days – but I still call the1990s – my two most treasured books were a guide to the national parks of North America, and another
New Trip Report: Valley of the Cats, Qinghai and Sichuan
Here’s a great new report from Tang Jun at China Mammal Tour, with detailed information on planning a trip to the Valley of Cats. North West China, 2023: China Mammal
New Trip Report: Northeast India (Asian Golden Cat)
Here is a great report from Bird Tour Asia, featuring some excellent mammals. Eastern Himalaya, 2023: Bird Tour Asia, 3 weeks & 24 species including Tiger and a stunning
One Day in South Korea – ideas?
Hello all, On the way back from China, I have one 13-hour day in Seoul (early morning to evening) on November 14, 2023. I’m interested in visiting the Seosan Lakes, but have
Trip Report – Qinghai (Valley of the Cats) Mammalwatching Tour – Royle Safaris – Augst 2023
Royle Safaris was back in China in the summer of 2023, after so long being closed to tourism we were back with a group of intrepid mammalwatchers and our expect team of local guide
Maldives, April 2022
Report of a 17-day cetacean cruise around the northern atolls of the Maldives, led by Dr Charles Anderson (Whale and Dolphin Company). Fourteen cetacean species recorded, including
Telephoto flash – what are you using?
A lot of interesting mammals are nocturnal, or are best seen under difficult lighting conditions. One approach is to rely on the spotlight that are used by wildlife guides during n