Watching wild jaguars in the Pantanal, Brazil
Our trip to search for jaguars in the Pantanal gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former governor of Mato Grotto state with … Read more
Wild Cats
Trip reports, images and stories from encounters with wild cats in their natural habitats across the globe
On the trail of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo
The Clouded leopard is one of the most beautiful wild cats on earth. As a tree-dwelling inhabitant of dense tropical forests in Asia, it is rarely seen and, until recently, … Read more
Jaguar vs Leopard – How to tell them apart
Jaguar vs leopard – the two magnificent spotted big cats that are so similar in appearance, most people find them indistinguishable. But can you learn to tell them apart? Well, … Read more
All 40 Species of Wild Cats and Where to See Them in the Wild
From the tiny Rusty-spotted cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian tiger of the Russian Far East, there are 40 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is … Read more
11 Stunning South American Wild Cats
When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But did you know that South America … Read more
On the trail of the ocelot in Brazil
After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – the Ocelot. Fazenda San … Read more
Cheetah vs Leopard – how to tell the two cats apart
So, you are planning a wildlife safari and dreaming of seeing wild cats in their natural element. Where should you go? Who should you travel with? And how do you … Read more
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
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 El Palmar, Entre Rios during an … Read more
Different Options for the Kruger Park Safari
Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. This was our chance to see some of Africa’s wild cats … Read more
Is Corcovado National Park the best place to see wildlife in Costa Rica?
We were finally heading on our 3-day expedition in Corcovado National Park, and I felt the familiar knot of nervous excitement in the pit of my stomach, as we walked in … Read more
Wildlife watching in Ranthambore National Park, India
This is my field diary from a trip to Ranthambore in 2002. To read about visiting Ranthambore in 2010, check out this post. Sawai Madhopur When I arrived at Sawai … Read more
Visiting 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 are difficult to spot in the … Read more
Six Stunning 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 Jaguarundi. As I am heading to … Read more
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 the rarest wild cats of Asia. … Read more