Chasing Wildlife’s Guide to Animals
Love Mammals?
Get to know everything about wildlife. Learn the behaviors, habits and specifcs about your favorite mammals.
Crazy about birds?
Learn about the nesting habits and best places to spot your favorite birds.
Reptiles? Insects?
If your passions are for lesser known or less seen animals, check out the guide to reptiles and insects.
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
Jaguar
The jaguar (Panthera onca) stands out with its powerful build and distinctive rosettes, marking it as the apex predator of the New World. Residing from Argentina to the US, they favor tropical rainforests and wetlands. Jaguars are solitary, skilled in ambush hunting, primarily feeding on mammals and reptiles. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and hunting, they are vital for ecosystem balance and ecotourism.
Cheetah
There is more to the Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, than just its speed. Lithe and athletic, the cheetah is unique among the cats for its hunting style.
Kodkod
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.
Asiatic Golden Cat
Discover the elusive Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii), a remarkable and solitary feline thriving in the dense forests of Southeast Asia. Known for its stunning golden coat and diverse color morphs, this secretive cat plays a crucial role in its ecosystem.
Mountain Lion
The Mountain Lion is the most widespread of the cats in the Americas. Also known as the Puma or Cougar, it ranges from Patagonia to Canada and is most often seen in the mountains.
Oncilla
From the Jungles of Brazil to the Pampas of Uruguay, you can find the Oncilla. It is small though so know and understand the cat well before you travel to look for it in the wild.
Birds
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