Mountain goat kills hiker
Not the kind of mammal encounter you’d want. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of someone being killed by a mountain goat before… Mountain goat kills hiker at
ID confirmation of a couple Carrizo Plains Rodents
I was out at the Carrizo Plain last week and did quite well, despite being limited to the paved road at the southern end, due to extremely wet and muddy conditions. I spent ab
New Small Carnivore in Madagascar
ScienceDaily (Oct. 11, 2010) — A new species of small carnivore, known as Durrell’s vontsira (Salanoia durrelli) has been identified by researchers from the Durrell Wildlif
Jerusalem – Porcupines and Gazelles
I was in Jerusalem last weekend for a night. Indian Porcupines are easy to see at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory in the middle of the city (quite well signposted between the Knesse
East Timor RFI
I will be in East Timor in a couple of weeks. Does anyone know anything about mammal watching possibilities there? thanks Jon
Flying Foxes – Subic Bay on the Philippines
Steve Brown asked me to post the following to raise awareness of the problems Flying Foxes face on the Philippines. If you would like more information please email him at buckheron
RFI: December mammals in Chicago area
Hello, a member of birdforum recently emailed me wondering what winter mammal possibilities would be present in the above area or within a days drive. I am guessing not much, but h
Quick So Cal dog trip
I need a bunch of miles to keep my status with United so I booked a quick trip to LA 10/4-10/6. I’m going to Santa Cruz island on 10/5 and hope the Gray Foxes at the campgrou
Sulawesi Trip Report – now with photos
Curtis Hart has redone his Sulawesi report – some great photos of Babirusas and other stuff http://curtisfrommichigan.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/sulawesi-2009/
New Elephant Shrew Species ..?
Maybe. I don’t know why they think that on the basis of a photo but we will see http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/09/21/elephant.shrew/index.html?hpt=C2