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
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 the trip reports, images and stories from my encounters with wild cats, as well as helpful tips for planning your own adventures.
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
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
Spotting tigers in Kanha National Park, India
This is an updated post based on a 2002 visit to Kanha National Park during the early days of tiger watching in India. It was a very rustic experience at … Read more