Kotaro Takano
@kotarotakano.bsky.social
Wildlife disease ecologist studying various cute Aussie mammals including wombats, Tasmanian devils and koalas.
- Detection Dogs for Conservation at University of the Sunshine Coast
- Detection Dogs for Conservation at University of the Sunshine Coast
Reposted by Kotaro Takano
Some pics from a super week of fieldwork, and finally some good rain after 6 weeks of hardly receiving a drop.
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Some pics from a super week of fieldwork, and finally some good rain after 6 weeks of hardly receiving a drop.
2 came back as a reject.
I know it’s a part of the big process but what is everyone’s mindset that keeps you going in these situations?
I know it’s a part of the big process but what is everyone’s mindset that keeps you going in these situations?
Submitted 8 grants in 2 months… the deadlines were brutal, but hitting “submit” feels amazing. Nothing beats the reward of crossing the finish line after a huge team effort.
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
2 came back as a reject.
I know it’s a part of the big process but what is everyone’s mindset that keeps you going in these situations?
I know it’s a part of the big process but what is everyone’s mindset that keeps you going in these situations?
Reposted by Kotaro Takano
Tasmania is a roadkill hotspot for animals, which draws #TasmanianDevils to the roads to scavenge. I think these are the only road signs I've seen with an animal's conservation status on. #Tasmania #MammalWatching #WildOz
September 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Tasmania is a roadkill hotspot for animals, which draws #TasmanianDevils to the roads to scavenge. I think these are the only road signs I've seen with an animal's conservation status on. #Tasmania #MammalWatching #WildOz
Submitted 8 grants in 2 months… the deadlines were brutal, but hitting “submit” feels amazing. Nothing beats the reward of crossing the finish line after a huge team effort.
September 22, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Submitted 8 grants in 2 months… the deadlines were brutal, but hitting “submit” feels amazing. Nothing beats the reward of crossing the finish line after a huge team effort.
My first big grant application submitted! I feel so truly grateful for how supportive and helpful everyone involved was to guide me through such a huge and complex process!
August 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
My first big grant application submitted! I feel so truly grateful for how supportive and helpful everyone involved was to guide me through such a huge and complex process!
Reposted by Kotaro Takano
Devastating footage, Toolache wallabies were such beautiful animals, among the most resplendent macropods.
Rare colour footage of extinct Australian animal seen again after 90 years au.news.yahoo.com/rare-colour-...
Rare colour footage of extinct Australian animal seen again after 90 years au.news.yahoo.com/rare-colour-...
Rare colour footage of extinct Australian animal seen again after 90 years
Exclusive: Incredible 16mm film shows the animal moving through a paddock.
au.news.yahoo.com
June 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Devastating footage, Toolache wallabies were such beautiful animals, among the most resplendent macropods.
Rare colour footage of extinct Australian animal seen again after 90 years au.news.yahoo.com/rare-colour-...
Rare colour footage of extinct Australian animal seen again after 90 years au.news.yahoo.com/rare-colour-...
Come be part of our koala conservation research team with detection dogs!
www.instagram.com/p/DKRS6F7S2Z...
www.instagram.com/p/DKRS6F7S2Z...
Login • Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
www.instagram.com
June 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Come be part of our koala conservation research team with detection dogs!
www.instagram.com/p/DKRS6F7S2Z...
www.instagram.com/p/DKRS6F7S2Z...