New Podcast Episode: Patricia Wright (Ranomafana National Park)
The latest mammalwatching podcast episode is out and we talk to conservation legend and primatologist Patricia Wright. Dr Wright is most famous for her work in Madagascar, includin
Wanted: Bat researcher in Chile!
Hi all! In February and May my girlfriend will be doing deep sea marine research at the Chilean coast studying the symbiosis between deep sea sponges and bacteria. After her
Identification of deer NW Argentina
On a trip in Northwest Argentina (north of Salta) we observed a deer which we at first thought to be a Red or Brown Brocket. When I showed the photos to a birdguide a few days late
Mammalwatching Meeting: NUTTER awards and community projects – reminder
Hi Mammalwatchers, In less than two weeks we will have the next Mammalwatching community meeting. Saturday 27th January 22:00 Central European Time Paris / Zurich / Milano We will
Identification trouble
My gardener found a dead rat near the bushes. I first saw the specimen near the bushes shortly after it had died. The most notable about 8 inches in body length without tail and wi
New Global Mammal List Update
Happy 2024 – and I hope the new year is starting well for everyone and will only get better. I got back to New York a week ago after a fun Christmas in Australia. Three hours
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You might have seen my post about this trip last year. There are still some open spots so if you haven’t made many plans yet this year …. Namibia is one of my favourite
Advertising: Vietnam Rare Primates with Royle Safaris, April 2024
Royle Safaris are repeating last year’s successful rare primates tour to Vietnam with a trip this year from April 1 – 15. Places are still open on this guaranteed depar
What would I need for nocturnal photography?
I start my hikes before sunrise. Right now I am using a D500 with a tamron f5-6.3 150-600MM lens. Holding this setup with a flashlight would seemingly be very difficult and the cou
Additional info for sun bears in Kaeng Krachan, Thailand
Hi all, Just sharing some current info on sun bears from today in the park. Right now there are 2 known individuals visiting the lower campground and 3 visiting the upper campgroun