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Ryukyu Brown Frog – Amphibians of Okinawa by Shawn Miller
The Ryukyu Brown frog (Rana ulma) is found throughout the Ryukyu Islands. It is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN list of threatened species. Some of the most beautiful frogs are found on...
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Shark and Rays – Art Show & Fundraiser, Okinawa
Shark and Rays - The Art Show & Fundraiser was a great success. Shark and Rays -Art show at OBC Okinawa Purpose: To educate others about these amazing creatures and the major threats they are...
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Whale Watching Okinawa – Searching for Humpback Whales by Shawn Miller
Whale watching season starts at the beginning of February and ends in April. We went out with The Zamami Whale watching Association In 2013. Before the boat ride, a local Scientist delivered an...
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Asian Yellow Pond Turtle – Reptiles of the Ryukyu Islands by Shawn Miller
The Asian Yellow Pond Turtle (Mauremys mutica) is found throughout the Ryukyu Islands. It is listed as an endangered species on the IUCN list of threatened species. Scientific name: Mauremys mutica...
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Searching for the Amami Rabbit by Shawn Miller
The Amami Rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi) is an endangered species found on Amami and Tokuno Island. This rare species is a living national treasure of Japan and is currently listed as endangered on the...
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Make The Switch For Nature By Shawn Miller
“Crabs with beach trash homes” was featured in one of the most influential issues of National Geographic Magazine of all time. June 2018 National Geographic launched PLANET OR PLASTIC. This powerful...
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Birding and Plastic Dreams by Shawn Miller
Birding is one of the most popular hobbies for all ages. I find it enjoyable and extremely relaxing. It doesn’t matter where I go on Okinawa, I seem to find beautiful animals and trash. The animals...
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Frogs of Okinawa by Shawn Miller
Individuals that study amphibians are know as herpetologists. The act of searching for these beautiful animals is known as herping. Okinawa has twelve species of frogs. They all have the ability to...
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Searching for the Amami Oshima Frog by Shawn Miller
The Amami Oshima frog is featured in National Geographic this month for the series ” Wildlife As Canon Sees It ” The Amami Oshima Frog (Odorrana splendida) is considered the most beautiful frog found...
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I Finally Found the Yanbaru Kuina
When I tell people I am a nature photographer, they often ask me if I have ever seen a Yanbaru kuina. Friends are always so excited to tell me that they found a Yanbaru kuina in central Okinawa. I feel...
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