Chasing Wildlife’s Guide to Animals

Despite our attempts to wreck the world the chamois still survived, and this family does so by coming down tot he empty quarry at night to feed on sparse grasses. However the steep sides of the quarry are not the trap for the chamois that they might be for other creatures. At the first sign of threat the chamois are already halfway up the almost sheer cliff faces.

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Get to know everything about wildlife. Learn the behaviors, habits and specifcs about your favorite mammals.

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Puffin (Fratercula arctica), flying with fish in its beak, Borgarfjördur, Iceland

Crazy about birds?

Learn about the nesting habits and best places to spot your favorite birds.

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In the upper reaches of the Amazon, in Bolivia there are so many caiman in the rivers but one doesn't often see more than the eyeball poking out above the surface.

Reptiles? Insects?

If your passions are for lesser known or less seen animals, check out the guide to reptiles and insects.

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The importance of knowledge

Getting to know the myriad species of our world is extremely inportant. Whether it is for conservation or photography knowing species will help us protect them for future generations.

Mammals

Kodkod

American Cats, Cats, Mammals, The Ocelot Lineage

The Kodkod or Guina is also known as the Chilean Cat. It has a lot of names but is not seen very often. It is at home in the mountains and islands of southern Chile.

Geoffroy’s Cat

American Cats, Cats, Mammals, The Ocelot Lineage

Geoffroy’s Cat (Leopardus geoffroyi) is a small member of the Ocelot lineage. Smaller than the Pampas Cat, it too lives in the grasslands of South America.

Bobcat

American Cats, Cats, Mammals, The Lynx Family

Get up close with the fascinating bobcat (Lynx Rufus) the southern and smaller cousin of the Canadian Lynx. This is one of the easiest cats to see in the wild, especially if you live in the Western US.

Lion

African Cats, Big Cats, Cats, Indian Cats, Mammals

Lions are the iconic big cat. We all know what they looks like. Its social structure of living in prides is unique among cats. Their majestic appearance is emphasized by the mane of the males.