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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.

Jaguar vs leopard - learn to tell the difference

Jaguar vs Leopard – Discover How to Tell the Two Cats Apart

26 May 2024 by Margarita

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

Wildlife watching holidays

When and Where to See Animals in the Wild: Guide to Wildlife Watching

16 December 202516 March 2024 by Margarita

Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more

Magi chapel, Palazzo Medici-Ricardi, Florence

Renaissance Cats in Florence – A Feline Lovers Guide to Florentine Renaissance Art

11 December 202515 January 2024 by Margarita

“Even the smallest feline is a masterpiece of nature” – Leonardo da Vinci When most people hear the words ‘Renaissance cats’, they imagine portraits of their pets decked out in … Read more

Cheetah vs Leopard - How to tell the two cats apart

Cheetah vs Leopard – How to Tell the Two Cats Apart

21 December 202314 November 2023 by Margarita

So, you are planning a wildlife safari and dreaming of seeing wild cats in their natural element. But can you tell one spotted big cat from another? Cheetah vs leopard, … Read more

Llanos Orientales at sunset

Llanos Orientales: a Wildlife Safari on the Plains of Colombia

16 December 202518 October 2023 by Guest Author

You’ve probably heard of going on a wildlife safari on the plains of Africa, but did you know you can also go on a wildlife safari on the plains of … Read more

Asian elephants in Khao Yai National Park -Thailand's animals

Amazing Wild Animals in Thailand And Where to See Them

20 December 20258 July 2023 by Margarita

Planning a trip to Thailand? Keen to see Thailand’s animals in their natural habitats? Then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you plan your itinerary to … Read more

Toco toucan in Brazil

Birdwatching for Beginners: 5 Easy Tips to Get Started in the Hobby

18 December 20247 April 2023 by Margarita

Birdwatching is kind of amusingly depicted in the media. You get brightly-garbed birdwatchers, often with safari hats and dangling binoculars, just walking on and talking together on lush and wide … Read more

Best galapagos islands for wildlife - Marine iguana on santa cruz

Best Galapagos Islands for Spotting Wildlife

16 December 202527 October 2022 by Margarita

Galapagos Islands are a dream destination for any serious nature lover. This unique environment is so unlike any other place on Earth, that it inspired Charles Darwin to think outside … Read more

Australian sea lion

15 Kangaroo Island Animals and Where to See Kangaroo Island Wildlife

21 December 20255 October 2022 by Margarita

My first encounter with Kangaroo Island animals was the scene of two young male sea lions battling it out within about 10 meters of me, almost 15 years ago. The … Read more

Bhutan animals

15 Amazing Bhutan Animals and all 10 of the Kingdom’s National Parks

16 February 202623 April 2022 by Margarita

To most people, the Kingdom of Bhutan is the land of mountain top monasteries and religious experiences. But when you visit Bhutan, you realize that there is much more to this … Read more

Best Safari Holidays Destinations Around the World

50 Outstanding Safari Destinations Outside of Africa

9 December 202511 April 2022 by Margarita

So you are dreaming of a wildlife safari, of experiencing the thrill of coming face to face with wild animals on their own turf. But which safari destination should you … Read more

Black leopard - wild cats of Africa

The 10 Amazing Wild Cats of Africa

30 June 20243 August 2021 by Margarita

Wild cats are some of the most charismatic animals on earth, and Africa is home to 10 different wild cat species. Two of them are big cats: African lion and … Read more

Borneo animals - Proboscis-monkey

28 Incredible Borneo Animals and Best Places to See Wildlife in Borneo

20 December 202521 January 2021 by Margarita

Straddling the equator and divided among three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, Borneo is the third-largest island on Earth. Its tropical rainforests are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, … Read more

butterflies of Thailand - Malay lacewing in Erawan National Park

The Diverse and Spectacular Butterflies of Thailand

20 December 202529 August 2020 by Margarita

Thailand is home to over 1,100 species of butterflies. They can be seen anywhere: in Thailand’s National Parks, in the city and suburban gardens, in beach-side resorts and all over … Read more

Birds in Istanbul - Yellow-legged gull

Finding Birds in Istanbul without Looking for Them

28 January 202522 May 2020 by Margarita

Wondering where to find birds in Istanbul without diverting from your cultural explorations too much? Here are the species I spotted in a couple of days in the city. My … Read more

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