Field reports– category –

Continuing from the previous reports, we now share our observations from the Arfak Mountains, located about a 3-hour drive from Manokwari. The Arfak Mountains, with an elevation of over 2,000 meters, offer a cool climate unlike most part...

We went birdwatching in West Papua, Indonesia. Overall, this year West Papua also experienced unusual weather conditions that have been common in recent years. Even in July, when it usually rains less, there was frequent rainfall, and bi...

This report highlights the reptile and amphibian species observed during a two-week herping expedition across Iran. Covering nearly 7,000 kilometers and driving up to 10 hours a day through diverse landscapes—from arid deserts to humid f...

During a recent herpetological expedition in Iran, we had the opportunity to encounter a variety of wild mammal species in diverse habitats, particularly in mountainous and desert regions. Below is a record of the notable species observe...

This time, I set out to find one of the most beloved reptiles among enthusiasts around the world: the "Leopard Gecko"—more specifically, the Eastern leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius). I went to one of its native habitats, Iran, to o...

Stretching across South America, the Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is a treasure trove of biodiversity, home to over 40,000 plant species, more than 3,000 fish species, 427 mammal species, 1,294 bi...

Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) While walking along a mountain stream at night, I encountered what looked like a living boulder—it was a Japanese giant salamander, one of the largest amphibians in the world. Reaching length...

Among the more than 200 known species of anthropoid primates, there is only one that has adopted a truly nocturnal lifestyle: the night monkey, also known as the "Owl Monkey" or "Douroucouli." Spix’s night monkey(Aotus vociferans) from E...

 Burrowing Owl（Athene cunicularia） This time, I set out to find a truly unique owl—the Burrowing Owl（Athene cunicularia）, the only owl in the world that lives by digging holes in the ground. Burrowing Owls are widely distributed...

Geoffroy's tamarin (Saguinus geoffroyi), is a small primate with a distinctive appearance and highly social nature, inhabiting the lush tropical forests of Panama and Colombia. With its striking black-and-white fur, reddish-brown nape, a...