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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kume Island, located about an hour by ferry from Tonaki Island, offers an incredible opportunity to explore Okinawa’s unique wildlife. The island is relatively large for a remote island, with an airport and a full circuit of the island t...

Spotted Ground Gecko (Goniurosaurus orientalis) Tonakijima (渡名喜島), a small island located about one hour by ferry from Naha, the capital of Okinawa, is a hidden gem for nature lovers and herpetology enthusiasts. Surrounded by beautif...

Observations of the Banded Gecko and the Amami Rabbit Banded ceve gecko (Goniurosaurus splendens) This time, I traveled from Amami Ōshima to Tokunoshima by ferry. Tokunoshima is well known as the northernmost habitat of the Banded ceve g...