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 41 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is … Read more
Wild Cats
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 theย trip reports, images and stories from my encounters with wild cats, as well as helpful tips for planning your own adventures.
Pumas in Costa Rica: Encountering Wild Cats in Corcovado National Park
Costa Rica is home to pumas, but actually seeing one in the wild is exceptionally rare. These elusive cats move mostly under the cover of darkness, range across vast territories, … Read more
The 6 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. Most of these cats are … Read more
Watching Iberian lynx in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Spain
Dreaming of seeing the Iberian lynx? With a bit of effort, you can spend days watching these stunning felids in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park in southern Spain. I’ll tell … Read more
Guide to Planning Your Patagonia Puma Quest in Torres Del Paine National Park
Thinking of embarking on a Patagonia puma quest? Then you’ve come to the right place. This guide gives you the know-how to maximise your chances of spotting a puma in … Read more
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 did you know that South America … Read more
Jaguar vs Leopard – Discover How to Tell the Two Cats Apart
Jaguar vs leopard – the two magnificent spotted big cats that are so similar in appearance that most people find them indistinguishable. But can you learn to tell them apart? … 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. But can you tell one spotted big cat from another? Cheetah vs leopard, … Read more
On the Trail of Wild Jaguars in the Pantanal, Brazil
If you are dreaming of seeing wild jaguars, Brazil is the destination for you. In the Pantanal, jaguars can not simply be seen in the flash of an eye but … Read more
Fazenda San Francisco Review – 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
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
The 10 Amazing Wild Cats of Africa
Wild cats are some of the most charismatic animals on earth, and Africa is home to 10 different wild cat species. Two of them are big cats: African lion and … Read more
On the Trail of the Elusive 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
Guide to Planning Kruger National Park Safari
Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. While South Africa is one of the top countries to see … Read more
In Search of the 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