Guide to Spotting Parrots in Sydney
Australia is home to one-sixth of the world’s parrots. Out of 330 parrot species that inhabit our planet, 56 are found in Australia. With their stunning looks and entertaining behaviour, parrots … Read more
Wildlife Guides
This is a collection of general wildlife guides to help you mastermind wildlife-watching holidays. Use these guides for information on where to find different types of animals in the wild. If you are looking for information about specific trips, check my Destinations category.
Australian Parrots: Guide to all 57 species of Parrots in Australia
Australian parrots are so abundant and so diverse that nature documentaries often refer to Australia as the Land of Parrots. In fact, the southern continent even appeared under this name … Read more
All 23 Types of Foxes and Where to See Them in the Wild
In my travels in search of wild cats, I have been lucky to encounter many different types of foxes in the wild. Practically every country I travelled to had a few … Read more
Llama vs Alpaca vs Vicuรฑa vs Guanaco: How to Tell Them Apart
If you are travelling to South America, chances are you will see either a llama, an alpaca, a vicuña, or a guanaco. These fluffy, doe-eyed creatures are everywhere: grazing across … 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 41 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is … Read more
Uluru animals – Weird and wonderful creatures you can spot at Uluru
Central Australia is a vast, arid region in the centre of the continent, in Australia’s Northern Territory. Often referred to as the Red Center, it is an ancient world of … Read more
35 Amazing Brazilian Animals and Best Places to See Wildlife in Brazil
Occupying half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. It contains the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the … Read more
35 Amazing Australian Animals and Where to See Them on Your Travels
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet, which makes Australia an extraordinary safari holiday destination. Sure, we … Read more
Collective Nouns for Animals – Words You Need to Know for Your Next Safari
A crash of rhinos, anyone? Or a prickle of porcupines? How about a parliament of owls? If you have no idea what I am talking about, you are not alone. … Read more
Wildlife of Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil and featuring up to 300 individual falls, Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the planet. But there is … 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
Wildlife in Sydney – Wildlife Watching Guide to Sydney
Australia is famous for its unique wildlife and while the cities are not typically considered as wildlife-watching destinations, with a bit of luck and effort you can see some of … Read more
All 17 Types of Macaws and Where to See Them in the Wild
If you have spent any time in South or Central America, you have probably seen at least one species of macaw. Scarlet macaws flying over Costa Rica’s sandy beaches, Hyacinth … Read more
20 Best African Safari Destinations: from Luxury to Off-the-Beaten-Track
There aren’t many travel experiences more rewarding than having a close encounter with wild animals on a safari. Africa is the undisputed birthplace of the wildlife safari. It comes as no … 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