Western Mastiff Bat site in California Desert
A single Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis, aka Greater Bonneted Bat) has been roosting for several days at a ranger station in the Mojave Desert. It is very easily seen. I recei
RFI Tunisia
Hi All! As part of the summer planning, Tunisia keeps popping on to my head. Keeping in mind Jon’s fantastic trip there a few years back, I would like to do a similar tri
Young Mountain Gorillas are learning to dismantle snares
http://focusingonwildlife.com/news/gorillas-win-vs-poachers/ Jon
Black Footed Ferrets – New population discovered
See here for news of wild Ferrets found in South Dakota http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/biologist-excited-by-first-rare-ferret-find-since-meeteetse/article_89862b31-ac76-5b
Quick Question about Tanzania Safari Outfitters
Hi Everyone! My family and I are finalizing a 12 day safari to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit at the end of February ’13… I’ve already done a lot of research a
RFI Fishers and Red Wolves, Montreal
Hi, I will be in Montreal for a couple of nights over thanksgiving weekend. Does anyone know any spots for Fishers or Red Wolves around there. I am guessing there will be Fishers v
New Trip Report – South Africa
Nice new report from Mike Richardson who scored an impressive 65 mammals during a fortnight in South Africa. Species include Black-footed Cat, Caracal, Wild Dog, Honey Badger and
Red Deer & North American Elk
I recently wrote a post on another blog about red deer, and noted this species was considered the same species as North American elk (Cervus elaphus). I received an immediate and d
World’s rarest whale seen for first time after New Zealand beaching
Two skeletons now known to be spade-toothed beaked whales were misidentified by conservationists in 2010 The spade-toothed beaked whale is so rare, nobody has seen one alive. See t
Wildlife Tajikistan Website
I was just sent this … information about a country I know little about but would love to visit one day. Community based conservancies and private hunting concessions offer a