All Wild Cat Species of the World and Where to Find Them
From the rabbit-sized Black-footed cat of Southern Africa to the 320-kilogram Siberian tiger of the Russian Far East, the feline family represents some of…
On the trail of the jaguars in the Pantanal – Brazil
Our trip to see the jaguars in the Pantanal gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former…
The cat that changed its spots – Searching for Argentina’s wild cats
My search for one of Argentina’s small wild cats, unimaginatively named the Geoffroy’s cat, gets off to a rocky start when I arrive in…
A practical guide to visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil & Argentina
To be completely honest, I expected Iguazu Falls to be at least slightly overrated. They just sounded too good to be true, especially considering…
The numbers game – is wildlife tourism good for wildlife?
The Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park is the most iconic natural attraction and a popular wildlife watching destination in Tasmania – Australia’s island…
Humpback whale migration – Sydney’s most epic wildlife spectacle
The boat is gently rocking under my feet, as I scan the glistening surface of the ocean, just off Sydney coast, for telltale blows…
Insider’s Guide to Whale Watching in Sydney
Sydney sprawls over one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. With hundreds of kilometres of coastal walks and over 70 sandy…
Best spots to see native Australian animals – Adelaide to Darwin road trip
Australia is one of the most biologically diverse and unique places on earth. At least 83% of Australian mammals are endemic to Australia, meaning…
Sydney Animals – Where to See Australian Native Wildlife in Sydney
When most of us think about wildlife watching, cities are not the environments that usually come to mind. Typically, urban development is associated with…
Costa Rica packing list for wildlife adventures
Costa Rica is one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world, and if you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, chances…
Where to see Australian parrots in Sydney
Australia is home to one-sixth of the world’s parrots. Out of 330 parrot species that inhabit our planet, 56 are found in Australia. With their…
One-week New Zealand South Island Road Trip Itinerary
Living in Australia, we often overlook New Zealand in favour of more distant and exotic destinations. And it is a shame, because, in terms…
Weekend in Anna Bay – Chasing storms across the sky
Last weekend I finally got organized and went to visit a friend at his beach hideaway in Anna Bay on NSW North Coast. Part…
Migratory waders and other birds in Sydney Olympic Park
The Bicentennial Park in western Sydney is one of the best bird watching spots in Sydney. Part of the Sydney Olympic Park, it lies…
Best Costa Rica National Parks for Spotting Wildlife
While accounting for only 0.03 percent of the earth’s surface area, Costa Rica contains nearly 6 percent of the world’s biodiversity. An amazing 25.6% of Costa Rica’s land…