Vote now! Presenting the 2025 NUTTER Award Nominees before 22 Feb
Another year, another reason to celebrate what really makes mammalwatching special: obsession, generosity, weekly summaries and a slightly unhealthy willingness to lose sleep for f
Spotted: Beluga in the Netherlands
For the last week or so, a Beluga whale has been frequently spotted on the Dutch west coast. According to a local NGO, the animal is in good health and just seems to enjoy itself i
Join me in Uganda in October 2026
Hi everyone! I am looking for people to join me in a mammalwatching trip to Uganda for 12 days in the beginning of October 2026 with Harrier Tours, with Harriet herself leading. We
Looking for info for planning a 11-day trip to Ethiopia (April 26)
A friend and I are planning a mammal watching 13-day trip to Ethiopia in April (2th till 13th). Originally we wanted to visit both the Senetti plateau looking for Ethiopian wolves
Advertising: Northern White-cheeked Gibbon Expedition in Vietnam, April 6 – 9 2026
Details: April 6-9 2026 Ha Noi, Vietnam (start / finish location) Participants: 6 PAX (2-4x spots remaining) Tour Leader: Thanh Phan This April, Next Continent will be running a sh
Mammal streak – a challenging way of mammalwatching
Last year I did a mammal streak i Sweden. One new species per week for as long as possible. Here is a short report about the experience, how to do a mammal streak and why it’s su
Primates of Southern Africa
New in the Tropical Pocket Guide Series…. Primates of Southern Africa. 36 taxa • 22 maps • 37 illustrations • 7 vocal profiles and a checklist. Authors Thomas M. Butyns
Advertising: Ursus Expeditions Himalayan Brown & Black Bear Expedition, India. May 20 – 31, 2026
Ursus Expeditions Himalayan Bear Expedition Come join Bear Guide Kevin Andrews into the high-altitude wilderness of the Indian Himalayas, where snow-capped peaks, ancient forests,
Advertising: The Azores with Royle Safaris, July 2027
As mentioned in our annual newsletter at the start of the year Royle Safaris will be launching our first dedicated whale watching tour to the Azores in 2027. We have now finalised
Advertising: Ursus Expeditions Giant Panda Trek Feb 28 – March 8 (just 1 space left)
Ursus Expeditions Giant Panda Trek Feb 28 – March 8 Come and explore the remote mountain landscapes in China, focusing on some of the most important remaining habitats for wi