Wataru HIMENO– Author –
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Discover the Fascinating Anderson’s Crocodile Newt (Echinotriton andersoni)
Anderson's crocodile newt (Echinotriton andersoni) The Anderson's crocodile newt (Echinotriton andersoni), also known as the Okinawa newt, is a remarkable amphibian native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. This species, often referred to... -
Observing the Newly Discovered Yambaru Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus nebulozonatus)
This time, I observed the newly discovered Yambaru ground gecko (Goniurosaurus nebulozonatus). Although I had previously observed this species when it was still classified as the Japanese ground gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwae), I paid clo... -
Encountering the Rare Iraq Babbler: A Wildlife Expedition in the Deserts of Iran
During a previous expedition to search for the Spider-tailed Horned Viper (scientific name: Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) in the deserts of Iran, I had the privilege of observing the Iraq Babbler (scientific name: Argya altirostris). Ira... -
Hunting for Wild Iranian Leopard Geckos in the Zagros Mountains of Iran
This time, I set out to find the "Iranian Leopard gecko," also known as the Giant Leopard gecko (scientific name: Eublepharis angramainyu), in the southern Zagros Mountains of Iran. As Leopard Geckos are nocturnal ground-dwelling lizards... -
The Enigmatic Arabian Horned Viper（Cerastes gasperettii）
Arabien horned voper(Cerastes gasperettii) My Encounter with the Enigmatic Arabian Horned Viper:Cerastes gasperettii As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the rugged terrain of the Arabian wilderness, I found my... -
In Pursuit of Majesty: Unveiling the Enigma of Kaiser’s Spotted Newt
Kaiser's Spotted Newt (Neurergus kaiseri) Embarking on a journey to the remote wilderness of the western Zagros Mountains in Iran, I set out with a singular mission: to encounter the elusive Kaiser's Spotted Newt (Neurergus kaiseri), a c... -
Herping Japan：How to look for Mamushi pit viper
Today let me introduce you my favorite snake in Japan, the Japanese mamushi pit viper(Gloydius blomhoffii). Mamushi pit Viper（Gloydius blomhoffii） Morphology: Length: 400–600 mm. Coloration varies greatly but typically brown, with blac... -
How to see the wild Spider-tailed Horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides)
I went searching for the Spider-tailed Horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), which is found exclusively in the Zagros Mountains of western Iran. Spider-tailed Horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) The Spider-tailed Horned vi... -
How to call the group of animals?
Do you know how to call group of Dolphins? Names for Groups of Animals Sometimes, when you observe a gathering of animals, you might find yourself unsure of how to refer to them collectively. While you could simply call them "a bunch of ... -
What Are Snakes? Explaining the Characteristics and Human Relations of Reptiles
Sakushima-Habu. One of the pit viper endemic to Okinawa Japan What Are Snakes? Snakes are a type of reptile belonging to the suborder Serpentes. They are characterized by their lack of limbs, elongated bodies, and long tails. Evolving fr...
