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
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.
On the Trail of the Elusive 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 the Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more
Caracal Family in Ranthambore National Park, India
This is an archived post, part of my Indian trip content in 2002. When I arrived at Sawai Madhopur at 5 am, it was still dark; the only light was … Read more
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