Mammal Pictures Needed for Ranger Guide Book
Dear Mammal Enthusiasts, Since about a decade I am working with Frankfurt Zoological Society in Indonesia, Sumatra. Most of my recent work focuses on ranger patrols and human-wildl
New Trip Report: Australia mega report
Here’s a great report from Australia. Australia, 2018: Valentin Moser’s report of mammals seen over the course of 75 days on several trips. He saw over 100 mammals incl
Mammal Watching in Australia by a Herper
My First Year of Mammal Watching – Report
Melaleuca, Tasmania. not recommended for mammals.
Last February, I visited Melaleuca, Tasmania, mainly because of our involvement in the recovery program for the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot (OBP), as this is the l
New: A Naturalist’s Guide to Sydney
Here’s some useful information from Valentin Moser on where to see mammals, and other wildlife, around Sydney. Sydney, 2018: Valentin Moser’s notes on where to see mamm
Australian dingo is a valid and distinct taxon
A new paper just published in Zootaxa suggested that the Australian dingo should be treated as a distinct species: Canis dingo. This came after another paper published in the same
Tasmania Trip Report & Video (10 species)
You can view the video compilation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCHPf1DWtos ITINERARY Feb 2nd – Arrive Hobart, night at Gumleaves Campground near Triabunna Feb 3rd thru
New Zealand: Short-tailed Bat
Hello, I visited New Zealand again. Of course I had to try to see the Short-tailed Bat, its own family! On the evening of the 29.01.19 I visited the Pureora Forest Park, where I h
A Taste of Tasmania
I spent Christmas in Australia. This wasn’t a mammalwatching trip … instead I mainly spent time with friends, sitting in the sunshine and drinking great wine. I believe
Platypus at Euroa
Platypus are reasonably common in suitable habitat but can be difficult to see. While camping in a caravan park at Euroa last September we got an excellent view of platypus activit