Trip Report – Qinghai’s Snow Leopards & Other Tibetan Mammals – Royle Safaris – Jul / Aug 2024
Royle Safaris was back in China in the summer of 2024, to repeat our successful 2023 mammalwatching trip to the Tibetan Plateau. With another group of intrepid mammalwatchers and o
A Tale of Two Langurs: China 2025
Here’s a report from my recent trip to China to look for White-headed and Francois’ Langurs.
China March 2025 – Sichuan and Qinghai
Report on a 10 day trip to Sichuan (Ruoergai and Tangjiahe) and Qinghai (Gouli Valley) to see Mainland Leopard Cat, Chinese Mountain Cat and Eurasian Lynx – all of which we s
New Podcast: Sid Francis, Sichuan
In the March podcast we talk to legendary mammal guide Sid Francis from his home in Sichuan. Sid runs through a career as geographically diverse as it is professionally. After stud
Sichuan – Qinghai Mammals in Winter
I’ve read about the fantastic mammal sightings in Sichuan-Qinghai, but never had the chance to explore the region despite having visited Sichuan many times over the past few
The Mammals of China … and Happy Year of the Snake
Here is a new checklist of the mammals of China that has been released just in time for the Lunar New Year. I’m hoping to return to that huge mammal-filled country before too
Sichuan and quick stops in Lijiang and Nanjing, December 2024
When I visited Sichuan in 2009 I had very little information about the mammalwatching there. I enjoyed my week but a few years later it was clear that I had to return. Trip reports
China 2024
This is not your normal trip report, yes I saw 35 different kind of mammals( 32 lifers), 110 different birds, China scenery was fabulous and the people friendly. But it was the peo
RFI reputable mammal watching company in Sichuan & Tibet
I am looking for a reputable local company in China which can organize a 2-3 week independent trip in spring 2025 or 2026 to see reliable Snow Leopard, Tibetan Antelope, Wild Yak,
Winter in Sichuan!
Spectacular expedition to Sichuan this past December 2024. Great to revisit some of my favorite places in China and see so many species and incredible natural beauty. It was al