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Tibet Wildlife Expedition Report | Part 2
In this installment, following our previous report, I would like to introduce the avian species we observed on the Tibetan Plateau. Birds of the Tibetan Plateau Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae) Huddled on the snow, they look exactly... -
Tibetan Wildlife Expedition report | Part 1
Not only wildlife but also the landscape here also amazing In this post, I would like to introduce the mammals we observed on the Tibetan Plateau, the world's largest high-altitude plateau. Our journey began in Lhasa, where the airport s... -
Panama Birdwatching Expedition Report ②
Continuing from the previous installment, this is the second report from our Panama Birdwatching Expeditionconducted in the first half of January.This time, I will introduce the birds we observed at several sites around Panama ... -
Panama Birdwatching Expedition Report
This is the first report from our Panama birdwatching expedition, conducted in the first half of January. Upon arrival, we first headed to the highland region in western Panama. At an elevation of around 700 meters, this area offers oppo... -
2025 Madagascar Herping Expedition Report Vol. 2:
Mammals, Birds, and Insects Following our previous report, here is the second installment of our Madagascar Herping Expedition from this November! While our main focus was on reptiles and amphibians, this time we’re diving into the other... -
2025 Madagascar Herping Expedition Report
Reptiles and Amphibians of Northeastern Madagascar This article documents a Madagascar herping expedition conducted in November 2025, focusing on the tropical rainforests of northeastern Madagascar.During the expediti... -
Announcement of New Release – “Where the Leaf-Tailed Gecko Lives”
Sample of the cover I am pleased to announce the release of my new wildlife book,“Where the Leaf-Tailed Gecko Lives,” created in collaboration with my local partners in Madagascar. This field guide is filled with photographs I captu... -
Wildlife Observed at Ambre Mountain National Park
This is a report on the wildlife we observed in the Ambre Mountain (Montagne d’Ambre) region of Northern Madagascar. Ambre Mountain is located at a slightly high altitude, with the park entrance being around 1,000m. Because of this,... -
An article about herping in Okinawa has been published by Responsible-Herpetoculture Journal
I’m honored to share that my article “Herping in Okinawa” has been published in the latest issue of the Responsible Herpetoculture Journal, one of the most respected amphibian and reptile magazines in the world. I am especially gra... -
How to Find Wild Chameleons: 4 Proven Methods for Herping in Madagascar
Looking for wild chameleons but not sure where to start?Chameleons are masters of camouflage—changing color, hiding among leaves, and moving skillfully through trees with their unique hands, feet, and tail. Because of this, spotting them...
