Category: Common Name

このカテゴリは一般的な総称の動物名を表します。

Puffin

Have you heard of a bird called a puffin?
It’s a humorous and cute seabird with a large, colorful beak and a slightly troubled-looking face. Although it is a bird, it can swim in the sea as if it were flying.
There seems to be a lot to learn about puffins. Let’s look it up!

Hyena

Do you know hyenas, strangely shaped wild animals that live in Africa and Asia?
Since it appears in TV shows and Disney movies “The Lion King”, many people will know its name and appearance.
And when you hear its name, many people may associate it with a bad image such as “creepy” or “mean”.
Are hyenas really creepy and mean animals? Let’s take a peek at what characteristics and secrets hyenas have in this article!

Butterfly

The beautiful butterfly flutters from flower to flower, completely different from its appearance as a caterpillar or larva.

The transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is full of wonder and mystery.

Let’s go and search for the mysteries of the butterfly that make us want to ask, “How do they know that?” and “How do they do that?”

Raccoon Dog

Speaking of animals that appear in many folktales and fairy tales… the raccoon dog is famous! Japan has had a relationship with raccoon dogs since ancient times through songs and movies, but surprisingly, there are many things we don’t know about their ecology. Why don’t we explore the hidden secrets of raccoon dogs?

Walrus

Have you ever heard of a walrus, a sea-dwelling mammal with a very large body and fangs?
They sometimes hold shows at aquariums, so some of you may have actually seen them in front of you.
Walruses are often thought of as scary animals because of their appearance and size, but they are actually wonderful animals that are very kind and smart.
In this article, we’ll take a sneak peek at what characteristics and secrets walruses have!

Japanese Macaque

As the name suggests, japanese macaques are monkeys that live only in Japan.
The Japanese macaque, which appears in folktales such as “The Peach Boy” and “The Monkey and the Crab,” is a familiar animal to japanese people.
However, when you think about it again, you may be surprised to find that there are many things you don’t know about its ecology and characteristics.
Let’s take a peek together to see what characteristics and secrets Japanese monkeys have in this article!

Ferret

Do you know an animal ferret whose body is long and slender and whose face is as cute as a stuffed animal’s?
Ferrets are very popular as pets, so many people may actually have them or want to try them.
Surprisingly, ferrets are animals with a very long history of living with humans since 3000 BC.
Let’s take a peek together to see what characteristics and secrets ferrets have in this article!

Alpaca

Do you know an alpaca, an animal with soft fur?
They are often bred in zoos and ranches, so many people will have actually seen them.
Alpacas are similar to sheep, but they are actually members of the camelidae, and they have a long history of living with humans for thousands of years.
Let’s take a peek into their lives together in this article to find out what characteristics and secrets alpacas have!

Sea Lion

Do you know a very clever marine mammal called a sea lion?
They are bred in many aquariums and often appear in shows, so many people may have seen them at least once.
Sea lions are familiar beings, but they are also animals that hide many secrets for living in the sea and have many surprisingly unknown characteristics.
Let’s take a peek at what characteristics and secrets sea lions have in this article!

Koala

Koalas move slowly and relaxed while clinging to trees.
Just looking at their adorable appearance can heal you.Did you know that koalas sometimes run on the ground?
Let’s explore the secrets of koalas that are still hidden together!