Breeding Torrent
A torrent for breeding of the salamander Hynobius kimurae inhabiting Sarukura, Hokujo, Hakuba-mura, Nagano Prefecture, Japan (photographed on 21 May 2006). A rapid stream caused by melting snow hindered our access to potential salamanders hidden there, as well as egg sacs. Near this site, bloody egg sacs were deposited in pools for breeding of H. nigrescens.
Accompanied Research Collaborators (alphabetical order): Masaichi Kakegawa (Tokyo Metropolitan Komatsugawa Senior High School), and Fujio Kishi and Yuko Saikawa (Shirouma Association of Naturalists).
Copyright 2006 Masato Hasumi, Dr. Sci. All rights reserved.
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