The white crappie (pronounced kropi), aka calico bass or lamplighter, hails from the southeastern parts of Canada and most of the midwestern and eastern United States. These fish are part of the sunfish family, like bass. They prefer large
The Japanese badger, aka anaguma or mujina, can be found on Kyushu, Honshu, Shikoku, and Shōdoshima, in Japan. They prefer forested and woodland habitats, as well as agricultural, urban areas, and suburban habitats. Even
The crested ibis, aka Asian crested ibis, Toki, or Japanese crested ibis, was formerly a widespread entity in China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Taiwan. Due to overhunting for their beautiful plumage, they are now only found
The mamushi, aka Japanese moccasin, Japanese pit viper, Oichun snake, Japanese mamushi, or salmusa, hails from Japan & Russia. These venomous pit vipers tolerate a range of habitats including: open woodlands, grasslands, swamps, meadows, marshes, rocky hillsides, montane rocky outcroppings, and farmland. Sans hunting, trapping, and habitat destruction, these snakes […]
The Ryukyu flying fox, aka Ryukyu fruit bat, can be found on a few islands of Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan. They prefer tropical and subtropical dry forests and swamps. Unfortunately, due to the threats of habitat loss,
The red-footed booby, as the name suggests, has red feet. They are found on various islands in the Atlantic, Indian, and the Pacific Oceans. While their breeding grounds are on islands, the majority of their lives are spent
The Japanese marten can be found in the Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku regions of Japan and potentially in the southern Korean Peninsula. They prefer broad-leaved forest habitats, but can also be found in suburban
The Japanese hare, aka Nousagi (field rabbit), can be found in the Kyushu, Honshu, and Shikoku islands of Japan. They prefer hillsides and mountainous areas with shrubs and forests. Even though they face the
The shoal bass is a freshwater fish from the sunfish family. They can be found in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, in the United States. These fish prefer lakes, rivers, and streams. These fish dwell in the same
The Eurasian tree sparrow, aka German sparrow or tree sparrow, has a massive population across their ranges. They can be found throughout Europe and Asia. These birds are also found in Africa, Australasia, and
