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.
Straddling the equator and divided among three countries – Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei – Borneo is the third-largest island on Earth and one of the greatest wildlife destinations on the … Read more
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly … Read more
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
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
As the largest terrestrial animals on earth, elephants are some of the most iconic and well-known creatures in the world. But did you know that there are seven different types … Read more
Costa Rica represents only 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, yet it contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. And chances are, if you are planning a trip to this … Read more
I am a self-confessed wild cat tragic. I have been travelling the world in search of wild cats in their natural habitat for a decade now. And while looking for … Read more
Wondering what different types of bears are found around the world? This guide introduces the bear family and shares tips on where to see different types of bears in the … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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