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Field reports

Encounter with the Sakishima-banded Snake (Lycodon rufozonatus walli) on Ishigaki Island

Explore encounters with the Sakishima-banded Snake (Lycodon rufozonatus walli) while herping on Ishigaki Island. Learn about their feeding habits and the ecological impact of roadkill incidents.
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Tips for Finding the Elegant Pit Viper (Protobothrops elegans)

Learn how to effectively locate the Elegant Pit Viper (Protobothrops elegans) on Ishigaki and Iriomote Islands. Discover their color variations and habitat preferences, but remember to exercise caution due to their venomous nature.
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Observing the Borneo Forest Dragon (Gonocephalus bornensis)

Discover the beauty of the Borneo Forest Dragon (Gonocephalus bornensis) during a nighttime herping expedition in Sabah, Malaysia. Learn about its unique characteristics and habitat preferences in different regions of Borneo.
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Encountering the Bornean Horned Frog (Pelobatrachus nasutus) in Borneo’s Jungles.Herping Borneo

Explore the fascinating world of the Bornean Horned Frog (Pelobatrachus nasutus) in the lowland jungles of Borneo. Discover their unique beauty and incredible mimicry skills during a nighttime adventure
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Discovering the Yonaguni King Rat Snake (Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis) on Yonaguni Island,Japan

Join us as we explore Yonaguni Island herping in serch of the rare Yonaguni King Rat Snake (Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis). Learn about its unique characteristics and our thrilling herping adventure
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Encountering the Rare Sabah Pit Viper (Trimeresurus sabahi) in the Forests of Sabah

After hours of searching in the forests of Sabah, Borneo, I finally encountered the rare Sabah pit viper (Trimeresurus sabahi) at an elevation of 1000-1150 meters. Here’s a detailed account of this precious observation and experience
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Discover the Fascinating Anderson’s Crocodile Newt (Echinotriton andersoni)

Discover the unique Anderson's crocodile newt (Echinotriton andersoni), a living fossil found in Okinawa, Japan. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Observing the Newly Discovered Yambaru Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus nebulozonatus)

Discover the newly identified Yambaru ground gecko (Goniurosaurus nebulozonatus) and explore its differences from the Japanese ground gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwae) in the harsh conditions of the Yambaru rain forest.
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Encountering the Rare Iraq Babbler: A Wildlife Expedition in the Deserts of Iran

Join me on a journey through the deserts of Iran as I recount my thrilling encounter with the elusive Iraq Babbler, a rare species formerly classified under the genus Turdoides and now known as Argya altirostris
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Hunting for Wild Iranian Leopard Geckos in the Zagros Mountains of Iran

Embark on a thrilling journey to the southern Zagros Mountains of Iran as we hunt for the elusive Iranian Leopard gecko. Join us as we navigate rocky terrain and encounter a diverse array of wildlife