by A. Sato Introduction If you come across a dog called a “Tosa Inu” with huge brown body, drooping ears … More
Category: Animalia
The word “animal” comes from the Latin word animal (meaning with soul, from anima, soul). The biological definition of the word refers to all members of the Kingdom Animalia, encompassing creatures ranging from insects to humans.
Common Cuckoo
by. C. Ogawa Introduction This bird is a bird with an interesting habit. Parent does not make a nest. Because … More
Kantaro – Siebold earthworm
by M. Aikawa Introduction Do you feel the impression of how the creature that earthworm? Bad feeling, No touch, In … More
Japanese Squirrel: Sciurus lis
by M. Fujimoto Introduction The number of Sciurus lis is becoming fewer every year. As a kind with fear of … More
Maaji : Trachurus japonicas
by T. Furukawa Introduction The aji is one of the most popular fish. It is the maaji which is often … More
Dark Chub: Nipponocypris temminckii
by T. Nakayama Introduction Do you know kawamutsu? It is seen in narrow waterways , a lot of rivers. In … More
Benkeigani: Chiromanates dehani
by K. Saito Introduction Chiromanates dehaani is one kind of crab in fresh water. They are called “KURO BENKEIGANI” in … More
Zatokujira: Humpback Whale
by S. Toyoizumi Introduction Zatoukuzira is the order of a Whale, the suborder of a Baleen Whale, the family of … More
Black swallowtail(クロアゲハ)
by M. Iwabuchi Introduction Black swallowtail is the most beautiful black butterfly. It is the largest of the swallowtails. It … More
Pygmy seahorse: Hippocampus bargibanti
by Y. Nagano Introduction Have you ever heard of a living creature called pygmy seahorse? It is very tiny seahorse … More