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The smallest primate in the world｜Berthe’s mouse lemur
Berthe’s mouse lemur (Microcebus berthae) Madagascar is home to a fascinating variety of lemurs, and among them, the smallest is the Mouse lemur (Microcebusspp.). These tiny primates emerge at night from tree hollows and other hidin... -
How to Observe a Wild Aye-aye
What Is an Aye-aye? One of the World’s Rarest Primates The aye-aye is often listed among the world’s 25 most endangered and unusual primates.Although it is exclusive to Madagascar, tourist sites on the island offer easy sightings through... -
The Asity – Madagascar’s Masked Jewel
Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) – Male One of my favorite birds is the Asity, a small yet striking bird endemic to Madagascar. There are only two species in the world, both found exclusively on this island. What makes t... -
How to Find Wild Tomato Frogs and Their Natural Habitat in Madagascar
The Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii), Introduction The Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii), known for its vivid red, rounded body, is one of the most striking amphibians in Madagascar. I recently went searching for this species in the w... -
The Morphs of the Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher
Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata) Among the many birds found throughout Madagascar, one of the most widespread and relatively easy to observe is the Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata). Male Fe... -
How to Observe Wild Satanic Leaf-Tailed Geckos in Madagascar | Habitat and Field Guide
Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) Madagascar is home to many unique reptiles, including the Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), a highly sought-after species due to its beautiful patterns and elusive natu... -
Herping Komodo|Wildlife in Komodo National Park①
This time, I visited Komodo National Park, located to the west of Flores Island in Indonesia, in search of wildlife. Most standard tours are day trips departing from Labuan Bajo, the gateway town on Flores. However, since the p... -
Observing the Wild Green Tree Monitor in Salawati Island
Following our previous trip to observe the Blue Tree Monitor, we went to the neighboring Salawati Island to search for the Green Tree Monitor (Varanus prasinus). the wild Green Tree Monitor (Varanus prasinus) from Salawati island Salawat... -
West Papua Birdwatching Report ③: Sorong Edition
We are pleased to share the third installment of our West Papua Birdwatching Report. This time, our observations took place in Sorong, the gateway to West Papua. Known primarily as the starting point for trips to Raja Ampat, Sorong is al... -
Observing the Wild Blue Tree Monitor in Batanta Island
This time, we went to Batanta Island in Indonesia to search for the Blue tree monitor(Varanus macraei). This species is endemic to Batanta Island and captivates reptile enthusiasts worldwide with its unbelievably beautiful appearance. Al...
