The striking world of moths of Thailand
Living in rural Thailand for a few years, I was fascinated by the diversity of butterflies and moths of Thailand that I could see around my house. And as any … Read more
Asia
Having lived and worked in China and Thailand, I have travelled extensively in Asia. And I returned to the continent several times in search of encounters with wild cats and other animals.
From the forests and wetlands of Thailand to the high-altitude environments of the Tibetan Plateau, wildlife in Asia is shaped by strong climatic and geographic contrasts. In Borneo, ancient rainforests support orangutans, clouded leopards, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife, while Sri Lanka is known for its concentration of large mammals, including leopards and elephants. Further east, the islands of the Philippines add another dimension to the region’s biodiversity, with high levels of endemism and rich marine ecosystems.
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
Exploring Western forest complex, Thailand
One of the largest protected areas in Southeast Asia, the 18,730-sq km Western Forest Complex (WFC) straddles two countries, Thailand and Burma, and contains 19 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, … 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, wild cats in Borneo are some of the rarest wild cats of Asia. Over … 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 the Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest … Read more