What types of Big Cats are there and where can you see them?
The Big cat family represents some of the most magnificent animals on earth. From the enormous Siberian tigers of the Russian Far-east to the…
Wild Cats
A few years ago, I set myself on an ambitious quest to see all species of wild cats in their natural habitat. Here are the trip reports and stories from my search for the wild cats
11 Stunning South American Wild Cats And Where To See Them
When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But…
All Types of Wild Cats and Where to See 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…
Spotting Brazilian wildlife in the Southern Pantanal
After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted…
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…
Wild jaguars in Brazil – Exploring the Pantanal
Our trip to search for jaguars in Brazil gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former governor…
Searching for the Geoffroy’s cat in Argentina
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…
Kruger Park Safari – Different Options for Exploring Kruger National Park
Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. This was our chance to…
Wild pumas in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
We were finally heading to Corcovado National Park, and I felt the familiar knot of nervous excitement in the pit of my stomach, as we…
On the trail of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo
This story follows my adventures in search of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo. This was my second attempt to track down this elusive…
Wild Cats of Costa Rica
While not considered a wild cat watching destination, Costa Rica is home to six species of wild felines: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Margay, Oncilla and…
Where to see wild cats in Borneo?
The ancient jungles of Borneo are home to five species of rare wild cats. In fact, the cats living in Borneo are some of…
On the trail of the Flat-headed cat in Borneo
The tropical night is refreshingly cool, as I follow my guide Razmir along the elevated wooden walkway to the small jetty on Kinabatangan River….
Moscow zoo in winter
Generally, I am not a big fan of zoos, but they do provide an opportunity to have a good look at the animals that…
Wildlife watching in Ranthambore National Park, India
Here at last – Ranthambhore – the land of the tiger. What a journey it has been! The only day that I spent in…