Wild cats of the Tibetan Plateau
Sprawled across the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, in the remote northern tip of China’s Sichuan province, Ruoergai grassland is an extraordinary place. By day it is a world of … Read more
Wild cats are some of the most fascinating and the most difficult animals to see in the wild. A few years ago I set myself on a quest to see all (40) species of wild cats in their natural habitat. From watching jaguars in Brazilian Pantanal to tracking Clouded leopards in the jungle of Borneo and searching for Chinese mountain cats in the foothills of the Himalayas, here are the trip reports, images and stories from my encounters with wild cats, as well as helpful tips for planning your own adventures.
Sprawled across the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, in the remote northern tip of China’s Sichuan province, Ruoergai grassland is an extraordinary place. By day it is a world of … Read more
Generally, I am not a big fan of zoos, but they do provide an opportunity to have a good look at the animals that are difficult to spot in the … Read more
The ancient jungles of Borneo are home to five species of rare wild cats. In fact, the cats living in Borneo are some of the rarest wild cats of Asia. … Read more
The tropical night is refreshingly cool, as I follow my guide Razmir along the elevated wooden walkway to the small jetty on Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more
This is an updated post based on a 2002 visit to Kanha National Park during the early days of tiger watching in India. It was a very rustic experience at … Read more