Today we were working on anesthetizing the bear. We perform important tests and collect data for bear health management, but veterinarians and breeding staff must proceed with the work in a well-organized manner so that it does not put a burden on the bear. We performed body measurements (measuring size), blood collection, temperature measurement, weight measurement, and mouth checks.

When anesthesia is applied, it is also a valuable place where you can directly contact bears that are not normally visible. How much fat you have accumulated in autumn during winter stomach, and are there any injuries or illnesses on your body? You need to touch and confirm anything that you cannot understand just by looking at.

And one more thing. We also carry out work for exhibits so that customers can feel the bear's abilities and size in a familiar way. They take shape of their feet, put a little hair on them, and take photos of their work.

This time, the photo shows a comparison of the front legs of a bear with the staff's hands and the foot shape.

I have tried various methods to shape my foot, but this time I used ink to transfer my foot shape. It might have been the most beautiful thing I've ever had! The pinky toes of bears are actually bigger! (The photo shows both the human and the bear on the right hand) But even so, bear's claws are amazing...!

[Breeding staff: Ito]