Hitoshi Takano Profile

Experience:

- 2 months, Sungai Kinabatangan, Sabah, Borneo – Collecting beetle samples for Natural History Museum, London (2005).
- 2 months, Alabat Island, Philippines – Helping to conserve a watershed area for the inhabitants of the island, in conjunction with the National Museum of the Philippines (2005).
- 1 month working as a guide in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand – Taking visitors trekking through the rainforest, valuable experience in communication and taking responsibility for all members in the group (2005).
- Trekking through various rainforest environments in Taiwan and Malaysia (2005).
- Ascent of Mount Kinabalu (4,100m) Sabah, Borneo (2005).
- Organising and leading four team members on the last leg of the Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, north-west Spain, to raise money for Whizz-Kidz (2004).

Since a young age, I have been fascinated by Nature and the planet we live upon. From the camouflage of a leaf butterfly to the deadly venom of a cobra, I have marvelled at Nature’s ingenuity. My main interests lie in herpetology, especially snakes, an inordinate fondness for such strange creatures. Yet I know, without conservation measures, much of the planets unique ecosystems will be destroyed and many species will perish with it, leaving our next generation without the sights and sounds of what is in my eyes, paradise.
I am an extremely motivated individual, who likes to do things to the maximum ability possible. I have a fun and amiable personality, and enjoy working as part of a team, as well as the challenge of leading the team. I am able to stay calm and think clearly and quickly under pressure and most importantly, I never give up. Organising and leading this expedition to Guyana will be a challenge and a once in a lifetime opportunity I must grasp.