The scientific name of the locally extinct otter is Lutra lutra whiteleyi. Taxonomy is Animalia, Chordata,Vertebrata, Mammalia, Carnivora. It inhabits … More
Category: Field Guide
Natural History of Kochi Prefecture
Aokabi: Blue Mold
Blue mold is very useful for human life, such as Antibiotic, foodstuffs like a Gorgonzola and Roquefort cheese the composition … More
Willow
Before the Nara period (AD 710 to 794), Yanagi (“willows”) which were called “Nagira” were planted for viewing pleasure. There … More
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack tuna is the English name. Japanese name is katuo. And scientific name is Katsuwonus pelamis. And there are seasonal … More
Fancy groceries: Mastsutake
Matsutake is an edible mushroom of the highest order. However, the smell is peculiar, so Matsutake is often disliked in … More
Life in Kochi 