Research The Flight of the Urban Wildlife
About two months ago, I shared a time-lapse from one of our Diyasaru Park trail cams, and asked our social media followers the following… Read the note
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Research The Flight of the Urban Wildlife
About two months ago, I shared a time-lapse from one of our Diyasaru Park trail cams, and asked our social media followers the following… Read the note
Fishing Cats Webs of Lies
This week’s #FishingCatFriday statement was, “Fishing cats have webbing between their toes. This helps them swim after fish!” And we asked you if this… Read the note
Project Updates Talking Fishing Cats at the Rufford Conference
A few days have passed since Sri Lanka’s first Rufford In-Country Conference, and the range of research presented in Kandy is still fresh in… Read the note
Conservation Citizen science - (Camera) trap fishing cats and other urban wildlife!
I frequently get emails from people who are interested in seeing how they can help with the project, and one of the most fun… Read the note
Field Notes The Industrious Cat
When the rains washed the cats downstream. Read the note
Field Notes Chicken Wars: A Clucking Mess
Our chickens are great: two black Cochin Bantam chickies which we purchased from a pet shop, along with two shiny cages for them. Out… Read the note
Field Notes A Dance With Dragons
The koi loving fishing cat that stole all our hearts. Read the note
Field Notes Faulty Wires And A Fat Cat
That moment when you aren't prepared for a cat, but you get one anyway. Read the note
Field Notes Fi, Fy, Fo, Fishing Cat?
Fieldwork, cake and a fishing cat on a roof. Read the note
Project Updates It Has FINALLY Begun
With equipment starting to trickle in, it's time to get the ball rolling again. Read the note
Field Notes A Cat In Hand Is Worth Two In The Marsh
Permits, JCBs and a translocated cat. Read the note
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