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This page introduces the achievements of the Institute of Island Biology.

2021

  • Mongoose control project
  • Management and Prevention of invasive mammal species
  • Management and prevention of Invasive Amphibian and Reptile Species
  • Capture and prevention of invasive boar populations
  • Maintenance and management of the anti-mongoose fence to stop northward migration
  • Planning stages for the Iriomote wildcat population estimation surveys and Organization on the prevention of Iriomote wildcat road accidents
  • Implementation stage of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park feral goat monitoring and management, etc.

2020

  • Mongoose control project
  • Management and prevention of invasive mammals
  • Management and prevention of invasive amphibians and reptiles
  • Capture and prevention of invasive boar populations Maintenance and management of the anti-mongoose fence to stop northward migration of mongooses
  • Examination of transportable fences to prevent Iriomote wildcat roadkill accidents
  • Investigation of Iriomote Wildcat Habitat on Iriomote Island
  • Japanese wild boar feces and stomach content analysis
  • Investigation of Sika deer habitat conditions in Nagasaki Prefecture

2019

  • Mongoose control project
  • Maintenance and management of the anti-mongoose fence to stop northward migration of mongooses
  • Capture and prevention of invasive boar populations Wild goat habitat survey on Iriomote Island
  • Examination of transportable fences to prevent Iriomote wildcat roadkill accidents
  • Invasive Japanese Weasel control project in the Miyako Islands
  • Invasive Green anole prevention project
  • Invasive Taiwan beauty snake prevention
  • Investigation of endemic rare animals and predatory alien species on Miyako Island and surrounding islands, and awareness and dissemination of endemic species conservation
    (WWF: Joint research with University of the Ryukyus)

2018

  • Mongoose control project
  • Invasive Japanese Weasel control project in the Miyako Islands
  • Invasive Green anole prevention projects
  • Taiwanese beauty snake prevention
  • Investigation of rare endemic animals and predatory invasive species on Miyako Island and surrounding islands, and spreading awareness of endemic species conservation
    (WWF: joint research with University of the Ryukyus)

2017

  • Mongoose control project
  • Invasive Japanese Weasel control project in the Miyako Islands
  • Green anole prevention project
  • Taiwanese geo prevention
  • Maintenance and management of the anti-mongoose fence to stop northward migration of mongooses