Quagga Project
I know this project generates a lot of mixed feelings — it’s innovative to some, and an expensive gimmick to others. I wrote a blog about the effort to breed back quagg
Finding Mammals in North America: last-minute RFI
Dear All, I am about to receive the final proofs of my new book Finding Mammals in North America; this will be the last chance to add or change something. If you have any tips yo
Utah, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
I’m back from a 6-day trip to the states listed above, mostly fact-checking for my upcoming book and enjoying the fall colors. There’s not enough new stuff for a trip r
New south wales: koalas?
Dear all, I will be in Sydney in mid-November: is there any chance to see koalas in a 2-3 days trip from Sydney? does anyone have any thoughts on the best area to see this species
Heteromyid Grand Slam trip?
Fiona and Vladimir, how did it go?
China mammals
Hi all Like a few others on here I travelled to China recently – the bulk of the tour was on an Oriental Bird Club fundraiser to Qinghai. Depsite being primarily a birding tr
Buying a spotlight in Italy
Hello from Turin where I’m looking forward to a weekend in Tuscany searching for porcupines. Unfortunately my luggage is missing in action and if it doesn’t arrive soon
Tips wanted for a trip to Europe
Hi all It looks like my summer trip is going to be a joint wildlife watching/walking trip, in Europe, with my family. The vague plan at the moment is to go across to the French/Swi