The Amami rabbit is found only on the islands of Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima in Kagoshima Prefecture. The animal is designated a special national natural treasure in Japan and is registered on ...

TOKYO: Japan ... animals ignored the venomous snakes they were brought in to hunt and preyed on endangered local rabbits instead. About 30 of the venom-resistant predators were released on Amami ...

The mongooses quickly multiplied and started attacking rare wild animals, such as the Amami rabbit, which is listed on the red list for endangered species. The government in fiscal 2000 started ...

Okunoshima, affectionately known as Rabbit Island, is a captivating little spot in Japan where the charm of ... rabbit food to interact with the animals and even witness stampedes of bunnies ...

including rare species of plants and animals, all year round. In this episode of Journeys in Japan, outdoor writer from Sweden Janni Olsson enjoys Amami's rainy season as she engages in activities ...

AMAMI, Kagoshima Prefecture--While all residents of Japan are issued a My Number Card ... governments from April to protect rare wild animals on the World Natural Heritage site.