Field reports– category –

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...

– An Encounter in the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador – This time, I’d like to share an incredible experience: spotting the stunning Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria) in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria) ■ A ...

This time, I’d like to introduce a terrifying yet fascinating snake we encountered in Colombia’s Chocó Rainforest — the Terciopelo (Bothrops asper), one of the most feared pit vipers in the world. This rainforest, known as...