New study on subspecies status of Wapiti/Elk on The Tibetan Plateau
In connection with research for a recent trip to The Tibetan Plateau, I came upon a new study on the subspecies classification of Wapiti/Elk, Cervus canadensis, in Qinghai and Gans
Trip Report – Qinghai Tibetan Mammals Tour – Royle Safaris – July-August 2025
Royle Safaris was once again back in China during the summer of 2025 for our now annual mammalwatching group tour to the Tibetan Plateau. With another group of intrepid mammalwatch
RFI: West China Guide Recommendations
Hi all, I am (still somewhat nebulously) planning a trip to central and west China (Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai, maybe Yunnan) in the first week to ten days of 2026. Unfortunately, Sid
Sichuan – Qinghai Mammals in Winter
I’ve read about the fantastic mammal sightings in Sichuan-Qinghai, but never had the chance to explore the region despite having visited Sichuan many times over the past few
RFI reputable mammal watching company in Sichuan & Tibet
I am looking for a reputable local company in China which can organize a 2-3 week independent trip in spring 2025 or 2026 to see reliable Snow Leopard, Tibetan Antelope, Wild Yak,
New Trip Report: Qinghai & Sichuan, 2024
And here is another report from a massive – 38 day – trip with Tang Jun at China Mammal Tour. Qinghai & Sichuan, 2024: China Mammal Tour, 38 days & 45 specie
New Trip Report: Gouli Valleys, Qinghai, China
A new report from Tang Jun at China Mammal Tour. Gouli Valleys, Qinghai, 2024: China Mammal Tour, 1 week & 17 species including Snow Leopard, Lynx, Pallas’s Cat and Chi
Chinese Snow Leopard Sighting February 2024
Ashort reporrt on a Qinghai Snow Leopard trip that started in Chengdu
Pallas’s Cats near Qinghai Lake, China
Jon Hall suggested I post an account of a recent encounter with Pallas’s Cats in Qinghai Province, China. Below is a write-up of the morning with a couple of accompanying p