Animals with Japanese Roots

July27,2024

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Native to Japan, particularly in the northern regions.

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Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey)

Found in the rivers of Japan, this amphibian is one of the largest salamanders in the world.

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Japanese Giant Salamander

Known as the "Tancho," these cranes are native to Japan, especially Hokkaido.

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Red-Crowned Crane

A goat-antelope species native to the mountainous regions of Japan.

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Japanese Serow

Indigenous to Japan, commonly found in ponds and marshes.

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Japanese Pond Turtle

A critically endangered wildcat native to the island of Iriomote.

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Iriomote Cat

Native to Japan, often found in forests and rural areas.

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Japanese Weasel

The largest known arthropod, native to the waters around Japan.

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Japanese Spider Crab

A bird species native to Japan, known for its striking plumage and long tail feathers.

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Japanese Paradise Flycatcher

A fruit bat species native to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan.

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Ryukyu Flying Fox