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
Wild Cats
Trip reports, images and stories from encounters with wild cats in their natural habitats across the globe
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 enigmatic snow leopards of the Himalayas, … 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
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 of Mato Grotto state with her … Read more
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 the most fascinating and magnificent animals … Read more
On the trail of the ocelot in Brazil
Chachalaka Call Fazenda San FranciscoAfter spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – … 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
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 see some of Africa’s wild cats … Read more
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 walked in pre-dawn darkness towards the … Read more
On the trail of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo
A review of my adventures in search of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo has appeared in the Traveller section of Sydney SunHerald. Riding through the night in the back … Read more
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
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. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more
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
