Book Review: The Rise of Mammals in Africa by Emmanuel Gheerbrant
“For more than 80 million years, ‘Island Africa’ was a vast, isolated landmass…. Despite this isolation, waves of pioneering mammals crossed the sea, spar
Book Review: Bats of the World: A Guide to Every Family
Winifred F. Frick’s and M. Teague O’ Mara’s new book, Bats of the World: A Guide to Every Family, is one of the latest additions to the Princeton University Press
New Podcast Episode: Nick Mcphee – Nick’s Adventures Bolivia
The latest mammalwatching podcast episode just dropped and it features Nick Mcphee, owner of Nick’s Adventures Bolivia, a tour guide that many in this community know and love
Join me in Thailand in July 2026
Hi everyone! I am looking for one (maybe two) people to join me on a mammalwatching trip to the south of Thailand for 14 days at the end of July 2026 with Wild Encounter Thailand (
Advertising: Trips to the DRC in August & September to see Bonobos with Middle Africa & Mammalwatching
If you are interested in a trip of a lifetime to a truly remote are in the DRC this year to see Bonobos and some other great mammals – plus Congo Peafowl (yes this is a bird)
The Weekly Recap
Hello and welcome back to the weekly recap! This week we are starting off with this report/guide from Skyler Kardell about how to find the famous Beach Vole on Muskeget Island, Mas
Looking for Fellow Mammal Enthusiasts for Budget-Friendly Trips in Europe & North Africa
Hello fellow mammal enthousiast, I am looking into organizing some mammal-focussed trips in the upcoming year. As a recent graduate, my budget is still fairly tight, so unfortunate
The Weekly Recap
Hello and welcome back to the weekly recap! The week started off with a trip report by William Henri Lewis from the North American East Coast. From Quebec to South Carolina, it c
Trip Advice: Spain to Slovenia Roadtrip 2026
Hello! I am looking for some locality and target advice on my upcoming roadtrip this summer. I have converted my youngest brother into a full on wildlife addict like myself and we
A recent survey of Microtus breweri on Muskeget Island, MA
This account, shared as a presentation that was originally intended for a small cohort of undergraduate students at Connecticut College, is aimed to help and assist those who might