While scuba diving in Japan’s Izu Peninsula, I encountered many bizarre sea creatures. From peacock wrasse to porcupinefish, there’s all sorts of weird critters here.
Tag: wildlife
How Dangerous are Lionfish???
Lionfish are like living naval mines. See those long fins that look like a lion’s mane? Yeah, those are all venomous spines. For an unwary swimmer or diver, these spines can pack quite a punch. But how dangerous can this “punch” truly be? Let’s put on our scuba gear and find out for ourselves!
The Legendary Dragon Moray
This is the dragon moray (Enchelycore pardalis), aka the leopard or tiger moray. With its impressive colors and mythical features, you can see where it gets the name. I mean, it looks like a legendary beast you’d find in a video game. Unlike typical morays, the dragon moray has curved jaws that prevent it from…
Feeding Bowing Deer in Nara, Japan – 奈良で鹿に餌をやる
Nara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, and it is rich in history and nature. Here, there are over 1200 deer that roam the city’s numerous parks and temples, and you can feed them rice crackers called shika senbei or “deer cookies” (鹿せんべい). Known as shika deer, their name comes from…
Tokyo’s Dolphin Island – 東京のイルカ島
200 kilometers (120 miles) south of Tokyo lies an island that’s home to over 100 dolphins. Known as Mikura-jima, this place is nothing short of paradise. Every year between March and October, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins make their home here, and you can swim with them in the clear, blue waters of the Pacific. But the…
Guess the Animal Before the Camera Zooms In
Camouflage is essential to survival in the animal kingdom. Whether hiding from predators or hiding from prey, animals need to blend in to live to see another day. Finding camouflaged animals is difficult enough, but identifying them is another story. I filmed a bunch of animals in the wild, and now, I challenge you to…
Beginner’s Guide to Wildlife Photography
Do you dream of taking amazing wildlife photos? Well, that’s actually a very attainable goal. But, like any skill, it takes time to master. I’ve been taking wildlife photos for over a decade, and to this day, I’m still learning and improving. So, having said that, there’s a lot more to photography than simply picking…
Tenacious Outback – A Wildlife Documentary
Hello there! I recently created a new wildlife documentary featuring footage from my adventures in the Australian Outback years ago. I’ll be making several more videos like these because I have gathered a LOT of footage over the years. The video and script are featured below! Enjoy! Millions of years ago, this was a lush,…
Turtles Unshelled – A Nature Documentary
Have you ever wondered why turtles have shells? How they survive cold winters? Or how old they can actually get? Since the dawn of humanity, turtles have captured a special place in our hearts. From folklore to video games, we have a genuine fascination with these unusual reptiles. Yet, even though they are not rare…
Turtles Swimming Underwater and Eating Peas – Footage in 4K Ultra HD
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to swim underwater with turtles? Now’s your chance to find out! I filmed these turtles with my underwater camera while my wife threw frozen peas into the water for them to eat! There were so many curious pond turtles gathering all around! There’s even a few fish in…
Tidewater Teddy 