The Japanese giant salamander is a nationally protected species. Often called ‘living fossils, these salamanders are rare nocturnal creatures that live in healthy rivers. They are characterized by their brown bodies with speckled black spots. They have a long-life span and can live for more than 10 years in the wild.
The Kajika frog is a type of green frog with a dark gray body. The female frog grows nearly twice as large as the male frog and is called the "songstress of clear streams" for its beautiful, deer-like call. These frogs have been loved since ancient times and were even bred for recreation during the Edo period.
Amago is a member of the salmon family that lives in mountain streams. Its body is characterized by red dots and a pattern called a parr mark. Amago is a land-locked fish that spends its entire life in rivers without ever going down to the sea, and in recent years, natural Amago have become rare.
These crows are cute, chocolate-colored birds with a round shape. They live near mountain streams and feed on aquatic insects and small fish. In shallow water, they search for food while walking, and when the water is deep, they dive to catch food.
The Kingfisher is one of the largest birds in Japan. Its regent-like head and beautiful black-and-white pattern are eye-catching. The Kingfisher lives near mountain streams, and when it spots a fish, it quickly dives underwater to catch it.
