My interest in these meat-eaters dates back to my early childhood when I was fortunate to find and join a group of people interested in carnivorous plants, called the Insectivorous Plant Society (IPS), conceived by Sadashi Komiya and others in 1949. Their main goal is to disseminate correct knowledge of carnivorous plants and to foster communication among its members sharing the same interest. IPS also has been contributing immensely to the preservation efforts of these rare species in nature. IPS produces quarterly newsletters and holds yearly exhibitions of carnivorous plants in Tokyo. Through their activities, my interest in carnivorous plants was enhanced, my understanding expanded, my appreciation deepened. Their address is:

Insectivorous Plant Society
Department of Biology
Nippon Dental University
Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 
102-8159
Japan
IPS

In 1972, a publication called Carnivorous Plant Newsletter (CPN) was formed in the United States by D. E. Schnell and J. A. Mazrimas, serving as a place for sharing knowledge and news of carnivorous plants among botanists/hobbyists. I benefited from CPNers directly and personally as well as indirectly through their newsletters in the course of preparing the photographs presented in this site. CPN has since evolved into a truly international organization called the International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS). In recent years ICPS has become actively engaged in conservation efforts. Their address is: