Book Review: “Mammals: A Very Short Introduction”
This Oxford University Press book from 2017 is exactly what the title promises: an academic but accessible introduction to the evolution, physiology, and taxonomy of mammals. Illus
Code of conduct for mammal watching
The recent thread on the use of small mammal traps reminded me of several conversations that I have had with people over the past year or so about the need for a code of conduct fo
New Trip Report: Melbourne, Australia
Here’s a short report from Vladimir Dinets of a few mammals around Melbourne. Melbourne, 2018: Vladimir Dinets, several species including Dusky and Swamp Antechinus. Jon
New Trip Report: Philippine Tarsiers and Vietnamese Langurs
Matt and Maureen Steer ‘s short report of a long trip. Philippine Tarsier and Vietnamese Langurs, 2018: Matt and Maureen Steer’s notes from a seven week not a mammal wa
all members of north american raccoon family in one day
Some of you know that I originally had plans to go to Northern California for my bday trip in late November but I cancelled it b/c of rain. I decided I still wanted to go somewhere
Handbooks of the Mammals of the World Vol 8: the latest taxonomy (and a critique)
Here’s a note from Vladimir Dinets critiquing the taxonomy used by the latest volume (8) in the Handbook of the Mammals of the World series, as well as highlighting some of t
There’s still some hope [fingers crossed emoji]
Tomer to Sumatran Rhino is like Kevin Spacey to young boys, well, minus the sex. So I guess it’s a very bad analogy then. But you get the point – I’m the number 1
Small mammal trapping in Morocco/West Sahara
The excellent recently posted report of a trip to Western Sahara emphasised the importance of measurements to correctly identify gerbils. Having nearly been arrested for small mamm
New Trip Report: Sydney to (and around) New Zealand Cruise
Steve Anyon-Smith’s latest trip report with some interesting cetaceans. Tasman Sea Cruise, 2018: Steve Anyon-Smith, 2 weeks & 12 mammals including Arnoux’s and Cuvi
Looking for information Japan
I am preparing a holiday to North-Japan (Hokkaido, North- and Central-Honshu) for this winter/spring. I have understand that Hokkaido is a good place to search for Siberian Flying