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Okinawa and Amami Herping | Wildlife of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Okinawa Herping | Wildlife of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan Okinawa herping is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Japan. After enjoying Okinawa’s beautiful beaches and tropical atmosphere during the day, the forests come alive ... -
Habu Morphs of the Ryukyu Islands | Okinawa Herping Japan
The Habu is Japan’s largest viper species. Photo at Ie island When people think about Okinawa herping, one snake immediately comes to mind: the Habu. The Okinawan Habu (Protobothrops flavoviridis) is one of the most iconic venomous snake... -
Wildlife Observed on Ie Island, Okinawa | Herping Japan
This time, I would like to introduce some of the wildlife we observed on Ie Island, a small island located about 30 minutes by ferry from the Motobu Peninsula in Okinawa, Japan. Ie Island has a unique and complicated history. It became o... -
Ryukyu Green Snake Morphs | Herping Okinawa & the Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Among the many reptiles found across the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, one of the most widespread and frequently encountered species is the Ryukyu Green Snake. Despite being a relatively common snake, this species is surprisingly fascinating ... -
2025 Madagascar Herping Expedition Report
Reptiles and Amphibians of Northeastern Madagascar This article documents a Madagascar herping expedition conducted in November 2025, focusing on the tropical rainforests of northeastern Madagascar.During the expediti... -
Wildlife Observed at Ambre Mountain National Park
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,... -
How to Find Wild Chameleons: 4 Proven Methods for Herping in Madagascar
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... -
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... -
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...
