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Blue Tree Monitor (Varanus macraei) Project Title: “Written on the Scale” — The Memory of Evolution Etched in Scales — The Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.Across these islands,...

Schlegel’s Asity (Philepitta schlegeli) – Male One of my favorite birds is the Asity, a small yet striking bird endemic to Madagascar. There are only two species in the world, both found exclusively on this island. What makes t...

We are pleased to share the third installment of our West Papua Birdwatching Report. This time, our observations took place in Sorong, the gateway to West Papua. Known primarily as the starting point for trips to Raja Ampat, Sorong is 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...

The spider-tailed horned viper （Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), which uses caudal luring to attract birds, observed in Iran. What is Caudal Luring? Caudal luring is a fascinating behavior in which a snake moves its tail like bait to attr...

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...

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...