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Articles about mammals
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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... -
Encountering Endemic and Rare Wildlife on Tokunoshima
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... -
Wildlife Observed in Amami Oshima
This time, I went herping in Amami Oshima, mainly searching for reptiles and amphibians.Amami Oshima is an island with rich nature covering its entire area, home to a unique ecosystem and many endemic species. Here are some of the amazin... -
Wild Mammals Observed During a Herpetological expedition in Iran
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... -
The World’s Only Nocturnal Monkey — The Fascinating Life of the Night Monkey
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... -
Geoffroy’s Tamarin | A Small but Colorful Primate
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... -
Meet the Tiny Monkeys of the Ecuadorian Amazon: 4 Unique Species
Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon live some of the world’s smallest and most fascinating primates. During my month-long stay in the region, I was lucky enough to observe four incredible species—three types of tamarins and one marmoset. In th... -
The Voice of the Jungle: The Mantled Howler Monkey
the Mantled Howler Monkey (scientific name: Alouatta palliata) A low, resonant growl echoes through the jungle. If you visit the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, you may be surprised by a deep, rumbling sound coming fro... -
Japanese Serow | Wildlife Tokyo
This is a record of my experience searching for the Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) in Tokyo. I hope this will serve as a helpful guide for those who wish to find one themselves. Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) Basic Informatio...
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