Category: Starts with \\\”sa,shi,su,se,so\\\” in Japanese

Sparrow

Speaking of the most familiar bird in Japan, many people may think of sparrows. Along with crows and pigeons, sparrows are a bird species that live in large numbers in Japan. Its petite body is very adorable, and some people may find it “cute”.
However, despite being such a familiar bird, there are many things that are not generally known.
This time, let’s take a look at the unknown ecology of a familiar bird, the sparrow.

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Do you know the scimitar-horned oryx, a herbivore that once lived in Africa?
Scimitar-horned oryx is an animal characterized by a beautiful long horn that is slightly curved and stretched backwards.
They can be seen in some zoos, but they are also animals with a sad history of not being seen in the wild.
In this article, let’s take a peek at the characteristics and secrets of scimitar-horned oryx and its life together!

Rhinoceros

When it comes to rhinoceroses, their large horns are their distinctive feature.
They are animals that can often be seen in zoos.
However, their numbers have been decreasing in recent years due to poaching and other factors.
Let’s take a closer look at what rhinoceroses are like.

Zebra

Zebras, which are familiar in safari parks and zoos, have stripes and appear in many picture books. In addition, zebra patterns are used in the design of various products. Zebras look very fashionable and elegant, but they are actually quite violent! There are still many secrets about zebras that we think we know. Let’s go find interesting things about zebras.

Shark

Sharks are often portrayed as scary creatures in American movies.
But are they really that scary?
If you get to know sharks very well, you might find that they are not that scary after all.
Let’s take a look at what kind of creature sharks are!

Beluga

Belugas are cute with their pure white bodies and chubby shapes!
There are only a few places in Japan where you can see belugas, but you can’t help wanting to take pictures of their adorable gestures, right? But there must be some people who don’t know much about their ecology…
Whether you have seen belugas before or not, why don’t you join me in discovering their secrets?

Elephant

Elephants are popular animals in zoos.
They have a long nose that they use skillfully and have a body of overwhelming size.
In addition, they have an excellent memory and a smart head.
Let’s explore other excellent parts of elephants!

Jaguarundi

Do you know jaguarundi, a feline that looks like a weasel or otter?
Jaguarundi is not as well-known as cheetahs and tigers, even though they are of the same feline family, so many people may have heard the name for the first time.
Jaguarundi, which lives in South America, is a mysterious animal that has the habits of weasel and cat.
In this article, let’s take a peek at jaguarundi’s life together to find out what traits and secrets it has!

Orca

With its adorable appearance and high intelligence, orcas are popular at aquarium shows. However, I have the impression that many of the aliases and nicknames of killer whales are noisy.
In fact, it has the nickname “Gang of the Sea”, and the scientific name orcinus orca means “monster from the underworld”. True to its name, killer whales are a fierce and fearsome species that stands at the top of the ecosystem.
Orcas have conflicting elements, but what kind of ecology is they in the wild? Let’s take a look at the usual state of killer orcas.

Saiga

Do you know saiga, a herbivorous animal with a very distinctive large nose?
Saiga is a mysterious and powerful animal that has survived for tens of thousands of years in harsh environments by evolving in its own way.
However, despite having a distinctive face that you can’t forget once you see it, it is also an animal with very low recognition and very few people know about it.
In this article, let’s take a look at the characteristics and secrets of saiga, as well as its history and life!