Classification: Carnivora, Felidae
Food: meat, cat food, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 14 to 16 years
Weight: Approximately 3 to 5 kg
Habitat: Near people's homes around the world

They are good at climbing to high places and getting into narrow spaces using their sharp claws and flexible bodies. They spend most of the day sleeping and are active mainly in the morning and at night. They have excellent hearing and sense of smell, and can sensitively detect even the smallest sounds and smells.。

Classification: Carnivora, Canidae
Food: meat, dog food, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Weight: Approximately 2-40 kg (varies greatly depending on breed)
Habitat: Near people's homes around the world

They have an excellent sense of smell and can detect scents tens of thousands of times stronger than humans. They tend to live in groups and are good at building trusting relationships with people. They love exercise and tend to be active, so they maintain their physical and mental health through play and walks.

Classification: Rodentia, Caviidae
Food: plants, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 years
Weight: Approximately 700g
Country of Origin: South America)

They are also known as "guinea pigs." They have no tails and have four toes on their front paws and three on their back paws. They cannot synthesize vitamin C in their bodies, so they get it from food. There are various breeds, including those with long hair and those with curly hair.

Classification: Rodentia, Caviidae
Food: plants, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 years
Weight: 700-1200g
Habitat: South America

Guinea pigs are hairless animals, with some having a little hair on their noses and paws, and others being completely hairless. They cannot synthesize vitamin C in their bodies, so they obtain it from their food.

Classification: Rodentia, Caviidae
Food: Grass
Weight: 6-8 kg
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Habitat: Southern South America

They have long limbs and run by leaping. Among the Caviidae family, they are the third largest, after capybaras, beavers, and porcupines. Being diurnal, they rest in burrows they dig in the ground at night. During the breeding season, they form large groups and raise their young together.

Classification: Rodentia, Caviidae
Food: Insects, fruits, etc.
Body length: 105-135cm
Lifespan: 7-12 years
Habitat: Eastern South America, etc.

Its Japanese name is Oni Tenjiku Nezumi (鬼天竺鼠). It is a herbivore that prefers to eat grass and aquatic plants. It is an excellent swimmer, and has webbed feet on both its front and hind legs. Also, when it surfaces underwater, all of its organs—eyes, ears, and nose—are aligned in a straight line so that they are above the water's surface.

Classification: Lagomorpha, Leporidae
Food: Grass, plants, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: 3000-5000g
Country of Origin: Europe

This breed is a cross between the Holland Lop and the French Angora, characterized by its large, drooping ears and fluffy fur. It is a particularly popular breed among domestic rabbits.

Classification: Lagomorpha, Leporidae
Food: plants, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: 2000g
Country of Origin: Europe

They are domesticated European rabbits, and there are over 150 breeds of them, all over the world. Rabbits have a 180-degree field of vision with each eye and a 360-degree field of vision with both eyes, but their eyesight is not very good.

Classification: Lagomorpha, Leporidae
Country of origin: Netherlands

This is the smallest of the domestic rabbit breeds, characterized by its small ears and round face compared to other breeds. It is said to be the model for Peter Rabbit. It has a very wide variety of feather colors and coats, and rabbit shows are held all over the world.

Classification: Lagomorpha, Leporidae
Food: plants, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: Approximately 6-10 kg
Country of Origin: Europe

The world's largest rabbit. A breed developed from the European rabbit for food, it is prone to gaining weight. The individual registered in the Guinness Book of World Records can weigh nearly 25 kg.

Classification: Lagomorpha, Leporidae
Food: plants, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: Approximately 1500-4000g
Country of Origin: Europe

A distinctive feature of rabbits is their large, drooping ears. These long ears are rich in blood vessels. Instead of sweating from their bodies, rabbits release heat through their ears, playing a role in regulating their body temperature.

Classification: Rodentia, Chinchilla
Food: Grass, plant roots, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: Approximately 400g
Habitat: Rocky areas at altitudes of 500-1500m in the Andes Mountains

They live in groups, spending the day in burrows hidden among rocks and other structures, and are active at night. Wild species are at risk of extinction due to over-hunting for fur and other factors.

Classification: Order Rodentia, Family Degusidae
Food: Grass, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 5-8 years
Weight: Approximately 350g or less
Habitat: Andes region

They regularly take sand baths to keep themselves clean. They are very curious and sociable, making them friendly towards people and often kept as pets.

Classification: Rodentia, Muridae
Food: Omnivore (seeds, insects, vegetables, etc.)
Body length: 10-13cm
Lifespan: 3-4 years
Habitat: Around the Sahara Desert

These nocturnal mice live in groups, digging burrows in the ground, and are also known as "macaroni mice" because of their distinctive thick tails. These thick tails store nutrients necessary for survival in the harsh desert environment.

Classification: Rodentia, Muridae
Food: Cereals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 1 year
Weight: Approximately 15g

This refers to a domesticated rat, a type of sewer rat, that has been kept as a pet since around the 18th century and comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and fur types. It is generally known for its gentle temperament and is quite popular.

Classification: Rodentia, Muridae
Food: Cereals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 1 year
Weight: Approximately 15g

It is said that they were kept as pets during the Edo period, but later became extinct in Japan, and were imported from overseas and once again kept as pets. This is a species that does not exist in the wild.

Classification: Rodentia
Diet: Omnivorous, almost herbivorous
　　　 Plants (stems, leaves, roots, fruits, seeds), etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 2 years

You can interact with various types of hamsters, including golden hamsters and djungarian hamsters.

Classification: Rodentia, Sciuridae
Food: Plants, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7-8 years
Weight: Approximately 800-1200g
Habitat: Grasslands of central North America

A type of ground squirrel that lives in groups in burrows underground. As its name suggests, it is called a black-tailed prairie dog because of its black tail. It stands on two legs to keep watch and makes a high-pitched, dog-like noise when danger approaches.

Classification: Order Erinaceomorpha, Family Erinaceidae
Food: Insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 6-8 years
Weight: Approximately 500g
Habitat: African savanna

Although its name includes "mouse," it is taxonomically considered to be closer to the mole. When startled or threatened, it raises its spines and curls up to protect itself. It does not have spines on its underside.

Classification: Tenrecidae (Tenrecidae)
Food: Insects, etc.
Lifespan: 8-10 years
Body length: 14-18cm
Habitat: Southwestern to southern Madagascar

Also known as the "lesser hedgehog tenrec," this animal is found only in Madagascar. It has five fingers and claws on each of its limbs and leads a semi-arboreal life. It gives birth to many offspring, typically around 15 at a time.

Classification: Order Diprotodontia, Family Macropodidae
Food: Plants, tree branches, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Body weight: 3-kg
Habitat: Eastern Australia

Thought to be extinct in the past, its existence was reconfirmed in 1967. It is a rare species with a smaller population compared to other wallabies. Unlike kangaroos, it prefers grasslands and areas with relatively tall grass.

Classification: Order Diprotodontia, Family Sugarlidae
Food: Flower nectar, fruit, insects
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: Approximately 90-160g
Habitat: Forest areas of Australia and the New Guinea Islands

Unlike the flying squirrels that inhabit Japan, they have a pouch on their belly, similar to kangaroos and koalas, for raising their babies.

Classification: Order Carnivora, Family Procyonidae
Food: Omnivore with a strong preference for herbivores (fruits, insects, birds, etc.)
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Habitat: From southern Mexico to Brazil

This arboreal animal has a tail as long as its body, which it can wrap around tree branches. This characteristic is unique to the binturong and other species outside of monkeys. It has very dexterous hands and fingerprints on its fingertips, just like humans.

Variety: Marshall
Classification: Order Carnivora, Family Mustelidae
Food: Small animals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 years
Weight: Approximately 1-1.5 kg
Country of Origin: Europe

The European polecat has been domesticated and is now kept as a pet all over the world. Marshall polecats, in particular, are known to be very friendly and many individuals enjoy physical contact with humans.

Classification: Order Carnivora, Family Canidae
Food: Birds, reptiles, vegetables, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: Approximately 1000-2000g
Habitat: Egypt, Sudan, Morocco, etc.

It inhabits deserts. Its entire body is covered in soft fur, which is well-suited to the extreme temperature fluctuations of the desert.

Classification: Order Carnivora, Family Mongooseidae
Food: Insects, fruits, small animals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: 600-950g
Habitat: Arid regions of South Africa, Angola, Namibia, and South Botswana

They are a type of mongoose. They are highly social, living in family units led by a female, in groups of 20 to 50 individuals. At sunrise, they emerge from their burrows and bask in the sun, using their tails for support and standing upright on their hind legs.

Classification: Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae
Food: Grass and plants
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: Approximately 45-95 kg
Original species: Mouflon uriar argali

They live in herds and always follow the leader. As a result of selective breeding, the wool of sheep raised as livestock grows continuously throughout their lives, so it is shorn once a year and used as material for clothing and other items.

Classification: Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae
Food: Plants and tree bark
Lifespan: Approximately 12 years
Weight: Approximately 20 kg to 90 kg
Country of origin: West Asia

Wild goats inhabit barren lands and cliffs in mountainous areas. The presence or absence of horns is due to species differences, not sex differences; some females have horns, while others do not.

Classification: Artiodactyla, Camelidae
Food: Grass and plants
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 50-65 kg
Habitat: Highlands of Peru and Bolivia at altitudes of 3,500 to 5,000 meters.

Its fur is considered a top-quality material, surpassing even cashmere. Lacking sharp fangs or claws to intimidate opponents, it spits extremely foul-smelling saliva at its enemies to threaten them or defend itself.

Classification: Artiodactyla, Suidae
Food: Plants, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Weight: Approximately 40-70kg
Country of origin: Vietnam, etc.

Miniature pigs are a general term for pig breeds weighing less than 100 kg. Pigs were originally developed from wild boars, and miniature pigs are a further development of smaller pigs. They possess a sense of smell and intelligence comparable to dogs.

Classification: Order Perissodactyla, Family Equidae
Food: Grass and plants
Lifespan: Approximately 30 years
Weight: Approximately 150-500 kg
Country of origin: United Kingdom, Mongolia, Japan, etc.

A pony is a general term for horses that are 147 cm or shorter at the shoulder, and is a type of horse, not a breed. There are currently eight breeds of native Japanese horses (horses native to Japan), and all of them are classified as ponies.

Classification: Armadillodae
Food: Insects, carrion, fruits, plants, etc.
Total length: 40-50cm
Lifespan: Approximately 8 to 12 years
Habitat: Brazil to northern Argentina

It is called "Mutsuobi" (six-banded) because it has six to eight belts on its back. Compared to other armadillos, it has a longer tail and is larger. When attacked by a predator, it curls up to protect itself, but only the three-banded armadillo curls up completely into a ball; this species only curls up to the point of retracting its limbs under its shell.

Classification: Pilosa, Family Pilosa, Family Pilosa
Food: Leaves, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Weight: Approximately 4-9 kg
Body length: 60-70cm
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of northern South America

They spend about 20 hours a day sleeping, using their long claws to hook onto tree trunks or sitting on trees. They come down to the ground once a week to defecate, but they are not good at walking. Because they don't move around much, moss sometimes grows on their fur, but this color serves as camouflage in the jungle.

Classification: Order Accipitriformes, Family Accipitridae
Food: Small animals and small birds
Body length: 56-69cm
Weight: 1-1.7kg
Habitat: Southwestern Canada, etc.

It is one of the largest species of buzzard. Its plumage has dark-colored wingtips. It hovers high in the sky, and when it spots prey, it dives down to catch it. It also ambushes its prey from high up in trees.

Classification: Order Accipitriformes, Family Accipitridae
Food: Small animals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 30 years
Weight: Approximately 600-1500g
Habitat: Forests and desert areas of the southwestern and central United States

Its plumage is dark brown, with reddish tinges on the shoulders, undersides of the wings, and thighs. Unusually for a bird of prey, it hunts and raises its young cooperatively in flocks. It is considered particularly intelligent among birds of prey.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Insects, small animals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 120-250g
Habitat: Grasslands and desert areas of North and South America

Being diurnal and living in open plains rather than trees, it has long legs suited for running and walking. It is an unusual owl that nests underground, using old prairie dog nests or digging holes in the ground to build its nest.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and small birds
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 350-600g
Habitat: Open grasslands and savannas from Mexico to South America

The eagle owl has larger ear tufts on its head, which resemble rabbit ears, hence its name, "rabbit owl."

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 500-1100g
Habitat: Southern India, southeastern China, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, etc.

Although called the Great Horned Owl, it is actually a medium-sized owl characterized by its orange face and large, round eyes. It inhabits tropical rainforests and lives alone or in pairs.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: small animals, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 200g
Habitat: Forests and grasslands of South Africa

When an enemy approaches, it can spread its wings and feathers to make its body appear three times larger, and intimidate the enemy by opening its eyes wide.
Conversely, if they spot an enemy in the distance, they can camouflage themselves by tucking their wings and feathers tightly against their body, making them as thin as tree branches, and hiding.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: Approximately 125-150g
Habitat: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, etc.

They are not very active during the day and are active at night.
It is said that they have been over-hunted as medicinal birds and their population is declining.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: small animals, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Weight: Approximately 90-130g
Habitat: Arid regions and open forests with shrubs in the Middle East and Asia.

As its name suggests, it often inhabits desert regions, and its body color is such that it doesn't stand out in the desert. It is good at camouflage, and can even disguise itself as a tree branch to protect itself.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and insects
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Weight: Approximately 100-150g
Habitat: Central America, South America, etc.

During the day, they perch on trees to camouflage themselves. They rest to avoid being seen by other animals and begin their activity from dusk onwards. The patterns on their feathers resemble those of leaves and trees, making them very difficult to spot in the forest.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: small animals, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 100-200g
Habitat: China, North Africa, etc.

This owl is unusual in that it is diurnal. It closely resembles the Indian Little Owl, but this species is characterized by vertical stripes on its chest. It is considered a companion of the goddess in Greek mythology and is a symbol of wisdom, art, and agriculture.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and insects
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 100-120g
Habitat: Grasslands, deserts, rainforests, and mountainous regions of South Asia.

It resembles the Little Owl, but as its English name, Spotted Owlet, suggests, it is characterized by its spotted pattern.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and small birds
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 2,000 to 2,800 g
Habitat: Arctic tundra

As the name suggests, the males are white, but the females have brown markings all over their bodies. Because they live in cold regions, their beaks and toes are covered in fur. In the Arctic summer, they experience the midnight sun, so they are often active during the daytime as well.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and insects
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 150-240g
Habitat: Open forests in southeastern China and the Himalayas.

As its name suggests, pygmy owls have small bodies, brown plumage, and a sparrow-like appearance, but this species is among the largest in the group. It is mainly diurnal.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and insects
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Body length: approx. 40cm
Habitat: Widely distributed throughout the world

They have ear-like feathers called ear tufts. Although they inhabit Japan, breeding has only been recorded in the low mountainous and plains forests of northern Honshu and Hokkaido. In winter, they migrate to warmer regions. They live alone or in pairs.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 250-300g
Habitat: Tropical rainforests and forests from Mexico to central South America

The owl is named "baby owl" because it retains a chick-like appearance even as an adult. It is nocturnal and preys on insects that are attracted to streetlights.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Trichidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 250-350g
Habitat: Europe, Africa, etc.

It is found widely throughout the world and was given this name because its face is heart-shaped and looks like it is wearing a mask.
It is a medium-sized species of owl, and it is said that there are about 20 to 30 subspecies.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 400-600g
Habitat: Northwest Africa and Europe

They mainly inhabit forests and live in pairs throughout the year. There are two color variations: gray and brown. They resemble the Ural owl found in Japan, but this species is smaller and is considered a separate species.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and small birds
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 300-600g
Habitat: Forests of South America, including Chile and Argentina.

This bird gets its name from the fact that its legs are covered in reddish-brown downy feathers. They live in pairs throughout the year.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Diet: Carnivorous (small mammals and birds)
Habitat: Central African continent

It is classified as a medium-sized eagle owl. It closely resembles the African eagle owl, but can be easily distinguished by the reddish rim around its eyes and the brownish color of its irises, which make its eyes appear darker. Its feather color differs depending on whether it inhabits forest areas within the savanna or desert areas, providing camouflage for its respective habitat.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 500-850g
Habitat: Southern Africa, Arabian savannas, forests, etc.

This is a relatively small species of eagle owl. It is characterized by the spotted pattern on its body, and its English name is Spotted Eagle Owl.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 30 years
Weight: Approximately 1000-2500g
Habitat: Forests, rocky areas, and deserts from the Arctic to South America.

The largest owl species found in the Americas. Males are smaller than females and have a lower-pitched call. The Great Horned Owl is said to be the only animal that preys on skunks.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals and small birds
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 2,000 to 2,800 g
Habitat: Mountainous regions around the Ural Mountains in Siberia

This is a subspecies of the Eurasian eagle owl, characterized by its large size and strong white coloration. It is one of the largest owl species, possessing powerful claws and a large beak.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 1000-2300g
Habitat: India to the Himalayas

They usually live by walking on rocky areas, and prefer to move around by walking on the floor rather than flying.
They have feathers called tufts, but they are not ears and cannot hear.

Classification: Order Strigiformes, Family Strigidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 2,000 to 2,800 g
Habitat: Europe, India, etc.

This is one of the largest species of owl, with powerful claws and a large beak.
It is widely distributed across the Eurasian continent, and the further north you go, the larger and whiter it becomes.

Classification: Falconiformes, Falconidae
Food: Small animals and insects
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 100-180g
Habitat: Grasslands and shrublands of North and South America

It belongs to the peregrine falcon family. Its hunting method involves hovering, a motion that keeps it stationary in the air, while targeting its prey, then swooping down and launching a sudden attack.

Classification: Falconiformes, Falconidae
Food: Small animals and insects
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 200-450g
Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, and wetlands of Mexico to South America.

It is said that they can reach speeds exceeding 300 km/h when diving from the air. They don't catch their prey in a single attack; first, they knock the prey down with their feet, then circle around and grab the falling prey with their sharp claws.

Classification: Order Coraciiformes, Family Alcedinidae
Food: Insects, small animals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 400-500g
Habitat: Forests and grasslands of eastern and southern Australia

It is the largest species in the kingfisher family. It got its name because its call resembles human laughter. It has a habit of killing snakes and is considered a beneficial bird in Australia.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 350-450g
Habitat: Forest areas of Brazil, Argentina, etc.

Although its name might suggest a blue head, the blue color is actually at the base of its beak. They are adept at mimicking human speech and sounds, and many individuals enjoy physical contact.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Millet, barnyard millet, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 12 years
Weight: Approximately 50g
Habitat: Forests of inland Australia

They are also called night parrots because they are active to drink water after sunset or before dawn, when the risk of being attacked by predators is low. Thanks to their large eyes, it is said that they can see things even in the slightest light in the dark.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Weight: Approximately 250-300g
Habitat: Southern Argentina, etc.

They live in flocks and inhabit holes in rocky areas. Their head and body feathers are subdued in color, serving as camouflage to protect them from predators in the rocky environment. The brightly colored feathers common in South American parrots are found on their undersides.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Body length: approx. 30cm
Country of origin: South America

They have bright red feathers on their underside, beneath the scale-like feathers around their necks. Their feathers are lighter as chicks, but become more vibrant as they mature. Conures are said to possess intelligent minds and exceptional learning and memory abilities.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Body length: approx. 30cm
Country of origin: South America

This conure species is characterized by its green cheeks and scale-like pattern on its belly feathers. It comes in a variety of colors, and many individuals are playful, affectionate, and enjoy physical contact.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Body length: approx. 30cm
Country of origin: South America

This conure has a striking yellow coloration with yellow markings on both sides of its belly. Although classified as a medium-sized bird, it exhibits behaviors similar to large parrots, and many individuals skillfully grasp their food with their feet.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plants (seeds, flowers, fruits)
Lifespan: 20-40 years
Weight: 400-500g
Habitat: China to the Indochina Peninsula, India, Kistan, Afghanistan, etc.

In Japan, it is considered an invasive species, and along with the rose-ringed parakeet and the Indian ringneck parakeet, it is causing problems by thriving and breeding in the wild in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. In the wild, it sometimes nests in tree hollows, but it is highly intelligent and can be seen living in densely populated residential areas.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 30 to 35 years
Body length: approx. 30cm
Country of origin: South America

Among parrots that use tree cavities for nests, it is the only one that builds nests using branches. They live in flocks, and young birds other than the parents sometimes take care of the chicks. In addition to the normal green color, there are also color variations such as blue and yellow.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Weight: Approximately 30-50g
Habitat: Southeastern Australia

This parrot, belonging to the genus Pterostichus, is found in southeastern Australia and measures about 20 cm in length. Wild specimens are predominantly green with a blue head, red chest, and vibrant yellow or light blue markings. They have long been kept as pets, and various color variations exist. It is considered a different species from the common bell-headed parrot (Pterostichus sulphureus), although they belong to the same genus.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 120g
Habitat: Forest regions of South America

As its English name, Sun Parakeet, suggests, it is characterized by its brightly colored plumage, with most of its body being golden. It has a fairly large, high-pitched call. Many individuals are not good at talking.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Weight: Approximately 60g
Country of origin: Republic of Namibia

They are also called "lovebirds" because of their passionate nature, showing unwavering affection for their partners. Their playful and fearless nature sometimes leads them to threaten birds larger than themselves. Despite their size, they have a loud call.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Flower nectar, fruit, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 130g
Habitat: Forest areas and urban areas in Australia and other regions

As its name suggests, it has a colorful and vibrant body based on primary colors. Since its main diet consists of fruit and flower nectar, the tip of its tongue is brush-like, allowing it to skillfully scrape off pollen and other pollen.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 50 years or more
Weight: Approximately 900-1300g
Country of Origin: South American rainforests

They are among the largest of all parrots. Examples include the Scarlet Macaw, characterized by its beautiful red color, and the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, known for its vibrant blue color.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 130-170g
Habitat: Savannahs and forests of South America

It is classified as the smallest species among macaws. As its English name, Red-shouldered Macaw, suggests, when viewed from the front, it has red feathers only on the shoulder-like areas.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 50 years or more
Weight: Approximately 1000-1300g
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of South America

This hybrid of the Scarlet Macaw and the Blue-and-yellow Macaw is one of the largest parrot species. It possesses the blue and red feathers characteristic of both species, but there is individual variation in body color.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Fruits, insects, etc.
Weight: 40-60g
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Habitat: Mountainous regions of southern Mexico, western Panama, and Venezuela.

They have short tail feathers and are characterized by their forward-leaning posture when standing. They have a gentle temperament and their calls are quiet. Their dexterous feet as they walk and their gestures of grasping and eating things are very endearing.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Body length: approx. 28cm
Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Habitat: South America, Colombia

It belongs to the same conure family as the Sun Conure. While its body is a gradient of green, it is characterized by gray feathers on its head and face. It's not particularly talkative, but is said to have a cheerful and playful personality.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: foxtail millet, barnyard millet, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 25 to 35 years
Weight: around 150g
Country of origin: Brazil, Amazon, Venezuela, Guiana Highlands, etc.

They prefer to live in forest areas and are also known as the "seven-colored parakeet" because their feathers come in black, green, yellow, orange, white, blue, and brown.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 25 years
Weight: around 160g
Country of origin: South America

As its name suggests, it has a black head, a white belly, and orange cheeks covered in feathers. A very similar species is the White-bellied Caique. It is a medium-sized species of parrot, and compared to smaller species, it is very dexterous and has a strong beak.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Plants (seeds, flowers, fruits)
Lifespan: Approximately 30 years
Weight: around 200g
Habitat: Central Africa

This bird is characterized by its vibrant green feathers covering its entire body, with only the top of its head turning red as it matures. It is highly intelligent and can easily remember sounds and human conversations. Its short tail gives it a cute, round appearance, but it is also an excellent fly.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plant seeds, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: 30-40g
Country of Origin: Australia

This is a very popular species of parakeet as a pet, and when raised from chicks, it becomes very tame. The color of the cephalic membrane (the part above the beak) is bluish in males, while that of the female is a pinkish-beige color.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Plants (seeds, flowers, fruits)
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Habitat: Tropical rainforests and parts of the Sahara Desert in South Africa and West Africa

This parrot, also known as the "mouse-headed parrot," belongs to the genus Pterostichus. As its name suggests, it has a mouse-gray head and entirely green feathers. Inside the bright yellow feathers on its belly, there is an even brighter yellow-green V-shaped feather pattern, resembling a baby's bib. It is a medium-sized species among parrots.

Classification: Psittacidae
Food: Grains, seeds, etc.
Lifespan: Around 10 years
Body length: 20-40g

This small parakeet is adorable with its short tail feathers and plump form. They are often curious and playful. In the wild, they live in tropical forests in Ecuador and Peru, feeding on grass seeds, insects, flowers, cactus fruits, and other fruits.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 300g
Habitat: Forests of inland Australia

This parrot species is beautiful with its lovely pink feathers. The crest on its head usually lies flat against its head. They are known for learning to talk and many individuals have a very affectionate personality.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Millet, barnyard millet, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: 80-100g
Country of origin: Inland Australia

They belong to the parrot family, not the parakeet family, and have a crest of feathers on their heads. They sometimes spread their crest as a way of expressing their emotions. Many males develop the ability to talk and sing.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: 300-400g
Habitat: Forest areas of the Solomon Islands

It is often mistaken for the White-tailed Black Cockatoo, a very similar species, but this species is characterized by being entirely white with yellow markings at the base of the tail feathers and on the inside of the wings, and having a light blue border around the eyes.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 35 to 50 years
Weight: Approximately 500-600g
Habitat: Forest areas of New Guinea

This parrot is characterized by its yellow crest. There are four subspecies of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, and this subspecies is slightly smaller than the nominate subspecies. Its name comes from the blue area around its eyes. Males have black eyes, while females have reddish-brown eyes.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Plant seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 35 to 50 years
Weight: Approximately 800g
Habitat: Australia, etc.

This parrot is characterized by its yellow crest. There are four subspecies of the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, with the Common Cockatoo being the largest. While generally docile, its calls are quite loud.

Classification: Order Psittaciformes, Family Cacatuidae
Food: Seeds, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 30 to 50 years
Weight: Approximately 300-500g
Habitat: West coast of Africa, etc.

Its body is covered in gray feathers, and its bright red tail feathers are striking. It is a popular species known for its high intelligence and ability to learn human language well, and it is said to go through a "rebellious phase" in its lifetime.

Classification: Order Cuculiformes, Family Tussidae
Food: Insects, fruits, etc.
Habitat: Forests of East Africa

They are well-adapted to forest life, able to leap between trees and walk skillfully on branches. A distinctive feature is the blue feathers on their heads, which make them look like they are wearing a crown.

Classification: Order Cuculiformes, Family Tussidae
Food: Insects, fruits, etc.
Body length: 30-35cm
Habitat: Africa

The entire bird is green, and when it spreads its wings, bright red feathers are visible. It is also characterized by a raised green crest. It is very similar to the Livingstone's Turaco, which is also green, but in this species, the crest lacks a white band, and both wings are dark blue.

Classification: Order Anseriformes, Family Anatidae
Food: Grass, roots, nuts, insects, etc.
Weight: Approximately 500-600g
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 20 years
Habitat: Southeast Asia

The male has two ginkgo-leaf-shaped ornamental feathers (eclipse) on its lower back and its entire body is covered in colorful plumage, making it said to be the most brightly colored waterfowl in Japan. The female's plumage is a pale gray all over, making it plainer than the male's. It is a migratory bird that can be seen in Japan, and in winter they spend time in flocks of about 100 birds in places where they can find plenty of natural food, such as moats of ancient burial mounds and ponds.

Classification: Phasianidae, Phasianidae
Food: Insects
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: Approximately 6000-7000g
Country of origin: Japan

This breed of chicken was originally imported from Champa, Vietnam during the Edo period and was selectively bred in Japan to become smaller. It is designated as a natural monument of Japan.

Classification: Phasianidae, Phasianidae
Food: Insects
Lifespan: Approximately 7 to 10 years
Weight: Approximately 6000-7000g
Country of origin: Japan

The bantam chicken, originally imported from Champa, Vietnam during the Edo period, was selectively bred and is now designated a natural monument in Japan. The Goishi bantam is a variety of bantam chicken characterized by its black and white spotted pattern.

Classification: Phasianidae, Phasianidae
Food: grains, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 8 to 10 years
Country of Origin: Asia

A baby chicken. Its crest begins to grow at about one month after birth, and it reaches the same size as an adult at about four months. Immediately after birth, it can start pecking at food and eating on its own.

Classification: Phasianidae, Phasianidae
Food: Omnivore
Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
Weight: 1800-3400g

The White Leghorn is a domesticated version of the Red Junglefowl, a type of pheasant. It has a large body, long legs, and is characterized by its white leg feathers and red comb. It reaches maturity in about 6-7 months.

Classification: Picidae, Toucanidae
Food: insects, fruits
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 500-850g
Habitat: Brazilian rainforest

This is the largest species of toucan and is known as the national bird of Brazil. It is characterized by its large orange beak, which takes up about one-third of its body. Although it looks large and heavy, it is hollow inside and is very light.

Classification: Picidae, Toucanidae
Food: insects, fruits
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 350g
Habitat: South America

They inhabit tropical rainforests and live in groups of one to several individuals. During the breeding season, they build nests in trees or holes in banks, and a male and female pair raise their young together. While raising their young, they can be seen skillfully using their large beaks to feed each other. It is also believed that their beaks play a role in regulating their body temperature.

Classification: Passeriformes, Estrildidae
Food: Plant seeds, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 7-8 years
Weight: approx. 25g
Habitat: Southeast Asia, etc.

This finch species is characterized by its sturdy, round body, pink beak, and pink eye rim. Outside of the breeding season, they live in large groups. They come in a variety of colors and are very popular as pets.

Classification: Passeriformes, Sturnidae
Food: insects, fruits
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 20 years
Weight: Approximately 150-200g
Habitat: Forest areas from India to Southeast Asia across the Eurasian continent

This bird is famous for its ability to mimic human voices. Unlike humans, birds do not have vocal cords; instead, they produce sound by vibrating a syrinx, a part located just above the lungs.

Classification: Order: Ophiomorphales, Family: Ophiomorphales
Food: Omnivore with a strong carnivorous tendency (insects, frogs, snakes, etc.)
Habitat: Grasslands of South America

This ground-dwelling bird has a red beak and legs, and ornamental feathers on its head. It pecks at small insects with its beak, and weakens larger snakes and frogs by kicking them with its feet before eating them. Although it has the ability to fly, it rarely flies, so its wings are small, and it runs away when startled or when it encounters an enemy.

Classification: Order Columbiformes, Family Columbidae
Food: Millet, barnyard millet, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: 80-100g
Country of Origin: Australia

This is the world's smallest pigeon species, named for the small white spots on its wings that resemble thin snow. In Australia, it is called the diamond dove. Males have a thick red border around their eyes, while females have a slightly thinner border.

Classification: Order Columbiformes, Family Columbidae
Food: Millet, barnyard millet, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: Approximately 160g
Country of origin: Central Africa

The white variant of the Common Ring-necked Dove is called the Silver Dove. With its extremely gentle temperament and peaceful social relationships in flocks, it has a long history of being cherished as a pet, symbolizing love and peace.

Classification: Order Phoenicopteriformes, Family Phoenicopteridae
Food: Aquatic insects, crustaceans, etc.
Lifespan: 25-50 years
Body length: 100-110 cm
Weight: 400-800g
Habitat: Argentina, Chile, etc.

They live in large flocks of hundreds to thousands. They use a comb-like beak and tongue called a "lamella" to filter food. Their bodies and feathers are pink because they absorb pigments such as carotene into their bodies. Since they do not have feathers on their legs, they often stand on one leg to prevent heat loss.

Classification: Order Pelecaniformes, Family Ardeidae
Food: Fish, crustaceans, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Body length: 50-80 cm
Weight: 400-800g
Habitat: Central America, etc.

Unusually for a waterfowl, it is nocturnal. Its most distinctive features are its beak, which is larger and wider than its head, and its large eyes. The gray crest on its head extends long down its back. It searches for and catches prey by moving its beak from side to side on the water's surface.

Classification: Order Sphenisciformes, Family Spheniscidae
Food: Fish
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 2500-4000g
Habitat: Atlantic coast of southern Africa

The only penguin species that breeds on the African continent. It is also known as the Jackass Penguin (male donkey penguin) because of its donkey-like call. They are highly sedentary and are said to return to their homeland by almost the shortest possible route, even from great distances.

Classification: Order Testudines, Family Adenoididae
Food: Aquatic plants, fish, crustaceans, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 15-20kg
Habitat: Rivers in southern New Guinea and northern Australia

Also known as the pig-nosed turtle, it is characterized by its pig-like nose, softshell turtle-like skin, and sea turtle-like body shape. Its front legs are shaped like oars, and it is a completely aquatic species that does not come ashore except during the spawning season.

Classification: Order Testudines, Family Chelidae
Food: Small fish, crustaceans, etc.
Instep length: 20-30cm
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 30 years
Habitat: Indonesia, etc.

It is characterized by its large head and long neck. It is the most commonly traded species among the long-necked turtles. It inhabits coastal rivers and swamps, and searches for food by shaking its head around in the water.

Classification: Testudines
Food: Grass, leaves, fruit
Lifespan: Approximately 40 years
Weight: Approximately 2400-3800g
Habitat: Deserts and wastelands of North Africa, etc.

This turtle was given its name because the pattern on its shell resembles the patterns of traditional Greek textiles. Being entirely terrestrial, it does not have webbing between its toes.

Classification: Testudines
Food: plants, succulents, etc.
Lifespan: Over 50 years
Weight: 45-70kg
Habitat: Africa (around the Sahara Desert)

A terrestrial turtle that is active mainly in the morning and evening.
During the day when the temperature rises and at night when the temperature drops, they dig holes in the soil where the temperature change is minimal and rest there.
It has a spur-like protrusion between its hind legs and tail.

Classification: Testudines
Food: Grass, leaves, succulents, etc.
Weight: around 35kg
Lifespan: 30-50 years
Habitat: East to Southern Africa

Its shell is dome-shaped and has black or dark brown markings. It is named for its leopard-like pattern. It lives in savanna grasslands and forests, hiding in bushes during the hottest part of the day, and becoming active in the early morning and just after sunset.

Classification: Testudines
Food: Plants, grass sprouts, etc.
Lifespan: 35-50 years
Instep length: 15-20cm
Habitat: Albania, Greece, etc.

There are three subspecies of Hermann's tortoises: the Western Hermann's tortoise, the Dalmatian Hermann's tortoise, and this species. This species has a large proportion of yellow on its shell, is the largest of the three subspecies, and is resistant to cold, allowing it to hibernate.

Classification: Family Tridentidae, Genus Tridentidae
Food: Fish, insects, crustaceans, etc.
Instep length: maximum 16cm
Habitat: New Orleans (Louisiana) and the United States (Mississippi)

This small turtle has a raised shell that resembles a Japanese helmet when viewed from the side, hence its name. Like other musk turtles, it has scent glands on both sides of its body, releasing a smell when threatened. It is oviparous, laying several eggs in a burrow on land, and the male courts the female by rubbing its nose against her side. Its small size and the endearing effort it puts into swimming in the water make it a popular pet.

Classification: Squamata, Lacertilia, Agamidae
Food: Leaves, fruits, seeds, etc.
Total length: maximum 75cm
Habitat: Egypt, Israel, etc.

This is the largest species of spiny-tailed lizard in the genus Agama. Its thick tail is covered with spiny scales that overlap in a ring-like pattern. It is diurnal, and spends the night or when the sun is too strong by digging elongated burrows in the ground. While juveniles eat insects in addition to plants, they become completely herbivorous as they grow. It is listed as VU (Vulnerable) on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.

Classification: Squamatora Agamaidae
Food: Plant leaves, etc.
Habitat: Southern Algeria, etc.　

As its name suggests, this lizard, native to North Africa, is characterized by its small, spiny projections. It has a beautiful, distinct body coloration of orange, red, and yellow, and its colors become more vibrant as it grows. Although it has a stern, almost manly face, it is surprisingly a herbivorous lizard that primarily feeds on plants.

Classification: Squamatora Agamaidae
Food: Insects, arthropods, etc.
Habitat: Indonesia, Thailand, etc.

This arboreal lizard, belonging to the genus *Cypripedium*, is found in Southeast Asia and is characterized by spiny scales that develop from the back of its head to its back. It is one of the larger species of *Cypripedium*, reaching a total length of 40-50 cm. Males are reddish-brown, while females are a vibrant green, indicating a difference in coloration.

Classification: Squamatora Agamaidae
Food: insects, vegetables, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 12 years
Weight: Approximately 400-500g
Habitat: Inland Australia

They spend around 20 hours a day sleeping, hooking their long claws onto tree trunks or sitting in trees. They come down to the ground once a week to relieve themselves, but they are not good at walking. Because they move so little, moss sometimes grows on their fur, and this color serves as camouflage in the jungle.

Classification: Squamata, Iguanidae
Food: Vegetables, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 4,000 to 6,000 g
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Its tail makes up about half of its body length, and it can grow to a total length of 180 cm.
They are primarily herbivorous, but as juveniles they also eat insects.
They are good at running, climbing trees, and can also swim.

Classification: Squamata, Varanidae
Food: Insects, small animals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: Approximately 2,000 to 2,800 g
Habitat: African savanna

It is the smallest species of monitor lizard found on the African continent. During the dry season, it hibernates in its burrow and becomes active during the rainy season.

Classification: Order Squamata, Family Lacertidae
Food: Insects, small mammals, etc.
Habitat: Eastern Austria, etc.

This large lizard, widely distributed in Europe, grows to about 40 cm in length. As its name suggests, its entire body is a vibrant green, and mature males exhibit a metallic blue coloration on the sides of their heads. Its population is declining in Europe, and most of the individuals traded are bred in Germany.

Classification:SquamataFamily: Lizard family
Food: Fruits and flowers, beetles, grasshoppers, millipedes, small mammals, etc.
Lifespan: 5-10 years
Total length: 40-50cm
Habitat: East Africa, from Ethiopia to Togo

A subspecies of the giant plated lizard. The name "plated" comes from the fact that its entire body is covered in flat, plate-like scales. When attacked by predators, it escapes by hiding in termite mounds or crevices in rocks. It sometimes shares burrows with mongooses and snakes.

Classification: Squamata, Tegutidae
Food: Vegetables, insects, small animals, etc.
Habitat: Western Argentina, etc.

A large lizard belonging to the genus Tegu in the family Teguidae, native to the South American continent. The name Tegu comes from a local word meaning "lizard." It is an omnivore with a strong tendency towards carnivory, and in the wild, it tends to prefer the eggs of animals such as crocodiles and turtles. Among the several species of degus, this is a strikingly red variety.

Classification: Squamatora, Lizardidae
Food: Insects and arthropods
Total length: 8-15cm
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Habitat: Indonesia, etc.

It inhabits damp, forested areas near bodies of water. Adults have red or orange markings around their eyes. The scales on their body and limbs are large, and their tails are lined with somewhat hooked scales. They possess vocal organs and can make sounds.

Classification: Squamatora, Lizardidae
Food: Vegetables, fruits, insects, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Weight: Approximately 350g
Habitat: Forests of northern Australia

It has a blue tongue, which is the origin of its name, and when danger approaches, it shows its tongue to intimidate enemies. There is a theory that it was mistaken for a "Tsuchinoko" (a mythical Japanese creature) because of its extremely thick body and short limbs.

Classification: Order Squamata, Family Eublepharidae
Food: Insects
Lifespan: Approximately 8 years
Weight: Approximately 50-80g
Habitat: Pakistan and Afghanistan

They are nocturnal and live in dry, rocky areas, pastures, under rocks, or in burrows dug in the ground. Unlike species such as the Japanese gecko, they have eyelids. They can store nutrients in their tails.

Classification: Order Squamata, Family Colubridae
Food: Small mammals, birds, etc.
Habitat: Mississippi, etc.

This species of colubrid snake, widely distributed in the United States, can grow up to 1.8 meters in length. Its Japanese name is Akadaisho. It has long been a popular pet because it is easy to keep and does not grow too large, and several color variations exist due to selective breeding.

Classification: Squamata, Pythonidae
Food: Small animals, reptiles, birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 to 30 years
Weight: Approximately 2,000 to 2,800 g
Body length: 2-3.5m
Habitat: Indonesia and Australia (tropical rainforests, etc.)

They are divided into six subspecies depending on their habitat. They have a pit organ near their mouth that senses heat, allowing them to locate warm-blooded prey.

Classification: Squamata, Pythonidae
Food: Small mammals, birds, etc.
Habitat: Indonesia, etc.

This arboreal python, which can grow up to 2.2 meters in length, inhabits jungles from Southeast Asia to Australia. It closely resembles the emerald tree boa found in South America, and is famous as an example of convergent evolution, where distantly related species share similar appearances and organs.

Classification: Squamata, Pythonidae
Food: Small animals, small birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Weight: 2000-3000g
Habitat: Grasslands and savannas of West and Central Africa

The name comes from the fact that when danger approaches, they tuck their head into their body and curl up into a ball. The holes lined up above their mouths are called "pit organs" and allow them to sense heat higher than the surrounding temperature and find prey.

Classification: Squamata, Pythonidae
Food: Small animals, reptiles, birds, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 17 years
Body length: maximum 2m
Habitat: Indonesia, New Guinea, etc.

Its Japanese name is mangrove python. It is a type of python that commonly inhabits open areas such as grasslands. Its color changes in a gradient from dark brown on its back to bright yellow on its belly, and it shines with seven colors when light hits it. When startled or stressed, it may scatter feces as a defense mechanism.

Classification: Order Squamata, Family Boidae
Food: Birds, small mammals, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20-25 years
Total length: approx. 120-180cm
Country of origin: Northern South America

Rainbow boas are divided into nine subspecies, and this species is relatively small. Its name comes from the iridescent sheen that appears when light hits it. Young snakes have vivid colors, but the markings disappear as they grow.

Classification: Order Squamata, Family Geckoidae
Food: Insects, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 15-20 years
Weight: Approximately 40-50g
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of New Caledonia

Also known as the crested gecko, it was given the name "crowned gecko" because of the crown-like protrusion on its head. It can cling to surfaces such as glass by hooking onto numerous folds called subdigital lamellae on its toes.

Classification: Caudata, Salamandridae
Food: Insects, earthworms, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 20 years
Weight: Approximately 3-12g
Habitat: Rice paddies and other areas in Japan (excluding Hokkaido, Okinawa, Tsushima, and the Ogasawara Islands)

This species is endemic to Japan and is also known as the Japanese newt. As its name suggests, it has a red belly. Its skin contains tetrodotoxin, the same toxin found in pufferfish, but the amount of toxin is small.

Classification: Caudata, Salamandridae
Food: Carnivorous (small insects)
Body length: 20-25cm
Habitat: Northern Laos

The Laotian knot-headed newt, registered as a new species in 2002, inhabits shallow streams and waterfall pools in mountainous areas, laying eggs from winter to spring. It has bright orange markings on its back, which are thought to be camouflage to blend in with the water's bottom where sunlight filters through the trees. Around January, white markings appear on the male's tail, and courtship begins for the female. The eggs are laid one at a time between leaves.

Classification: Caudata, Salamander family
Food: Fish and shrimp larvae, etc.
Total length: 15-25cm
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Habitat: Mexico

It is commonly known by its trade name, "Axolotl." It is also sometimes called "Axolotl," but this is not a name that indicates a specific species; rather, it refers to the larval stage of this species and other salamanders of the family Axolotlidae.

Classification: Decapoda, Paguridae
Food: Vegetables, fish, fruits, etc.
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 20 years
Body weight: Approximately 3-5g (without shell)
Habitat: Sandy beaches and forests south of Amami Oshima, in the Indian and Western Pacific Ocean regions.

Hermit crabs live on land. They grow by repeatedly molting, and as they grow, they also change the shells they carry on their backs. All land hermit crabs that inhabit Japan are designated as natural monuments.

Classification: Anura, Craniolidae
Food: Insects, arthropods, amphibians, etc.
Weight: 150-300g
Lifespan: Approximately 5 to 10 years
Habitat: Argentina, Paraguay, etc.

They inhabit grasslands near forest wetlands, lakes, and temporary bodies of water that form during the rainy season. They are nocturnal, remaining mostly motionless and hiding underground, swallowing insects, earthworms, and other prey that come near them whole. They have horn-like projections above their eyes, similar to those found in horned frogs. During the dry season, they create a cocoon on their bodies to prevent dehydration and enter a state of dormancy.

Classification: Anura, Craniolidae
Food: Insects, arthropods, amphibians, reptiles
Weight: 150-300g
Lifespan: Approximately 10 to 15 years
Habitat: Argentina, Uruguay, etc.

They inhabit wetlands and grasslands near water, ranging from plains to hilly areas, but can also be found in farmland and waterways. They rarely move, hiding their bodies underground and swallowing insects, frogs, and other prey that come near them whole. Females are larger than males, with some exceeding 400g. Also, the horn-like projections seen in other horned frogs are less developed compared to other horned frogs.

Classification: Anura, Craniolidae
Food: Insects, crustaceans, etc.
Body length: 11-12cm
Lifespan: Approximately 10 years
Habitat: Bolivia, Argentina, etc.

This aquatic horned frog species is found in the Gran Chaco region of South America. It usually waits patiently with only its eyes visible above the water, waiting for prey to approach. Females are larger than males, which are only about half the size.

Classification: Anura, Poison Dart Frogs
Food: Insects, arthropods, etc.

This relatively large poison dart frog, found in southern Suriname and near the border with Brazil, is a beautiful frog with a vibrant cobalt blue body and jet-black spots. It secretes a potent toxin from its skin, similar to the toxin found in pufferfish. The name "poison dart frog" comes from the fact that this toxin was used to coat blowgun darts for hunting. Its beautiful coloration also serves as a warning to predators.

Classification: Anura, Poison Dart Frogs
Food: Insects, arthropods, etc.

Widely distributed from Nicaragua to Colombia, this is a relatively large poison dart frog. It possesses toxins stored from its main food source, ants, and these toxins are extremely potent, paralyzing and sometimes even killing predators. The males are also known as babysitters, carrying the eggs one by one to a place with water.