Do you know an animal called salamander? It is a small animal that looks like a lizard in the same amphibians as frogs. There are various types of salamanders in various parts of Japan, and here in Hokkaido, there are two types of salamanders and kita salamanders (*only in the Kushiro Marsh). In fact, many yezo salamanders live in the mountains around Bear Mountain, and every year around April to May they come to lay eggs in puddles in the park. The Ezo salamander in this photo was born from an egg collected this year and has the same shape as an adult, but it is still a child. By the way, there is a pattern like gold powder on the body (I will become an adult over many years), but the closer I get to adulthood, the less this gold powder disappears, and the color of my body becomes black. (Strange!) Currently, yezo salamanders are on display in BarePoint, so please observe them when you come (*^∀^*) I like dark places, so I think there are many things that are hidden under rocks? 【Breeding Nagata】

Obon has passed and Hokkaido has become a cool climate like autumn. I just said it was chilly for humans because of the light rain today, but even so the bears looked full of energy. When I was observing the joiner who came to Bear Point while it was raining lightly... It's rough!!! He seemed to enjoy playing in the water. Well, it looks comfortable!! The bears love bathing (*^∀^*) (Actually, they were moving like butterfles at this time!) The next article will be "How to tell a bear". 【Breeding: Nagata】

Today, the Gokase Town Mission visited Bear Mountain as an exchange project between Gokase Town and My Town Shintoku Town located in the northwestern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. The previous night, the members of the mission who had already encountered bears. It's the first thing in the morning, but I'm full of energy! I immediately got on a bare-watching bus and infiltrated the Brown Bear Forest. Find a bear and start a photo session! I'm trying hard to get the best shot at My Camera. Slipping through the side of the bus, marking, finding a figure to play in the water, the car ♪ the morning was full of light rain, but by the time I got to Bare Point, the sunlight came in and it became brighter. Because it is a great help, I return by the promenade course from Bare Point. On the way, I found a cicadas and enjoyed nature outside of bears. At the end, we took a commemorative photo in front of the bus ☆ Everyone enjoyed watching. I think there are many other exchange projects left, but don't forget about the events in Bear Mountain. And while looking at the photos I took a lot, I would be happy if the people at home could talk about brown bears♪ Shintoku town and Gokase town are far away, but I hope they will come to see me again ☆

Sahoro rain from yesterday. When it rains, Sara and Moko spend a day in the hut, and when that happens, they just sleep... Hah, I'm being photographed. Moko, how do you sleep (laughs) Proud (?) I have my paws out. Even if you get closer, you can just open your eyes, and on rainy days you will be lounging in the hut. ※The bears are doing well even when it is raining!

Shintoku Town, where Bear Mountain is located, often exceeds 30°C in summer, even in Hokkaido. (The Tokachi region is a hot region!) How do our Ezo brown bears spend their time on such a midsummer day? So today I tried to sneak into the cave at Bear Point! !! The three of them were taking a nap together! It looks easy and comfortable (* '∀'*) (Left: Hirotake, Upper right: Koji, Lower right: Joiner) In fact, the optimum temperature for Ezo brown bears is said to be 4°C to 7°C. It's much easier for bears to spend time in the cold than in the cool. For such hot bears, the cave is a favorite spot because it is cool even in midsummer. But when three of them enter, they are crammed and look a little hot (laughs) This time, these three were included, but the joiner is a bear that is often in the cave. Whether it's very hot, dark places, or just your favorite place... Only Joiner knows the answer! (・∀・) When you come to Bear Mountain, be sure to observe the bears in the caves! 【Breeding: Nagata】

Watermelon Oichi ♪ I wrote "cute", but this watermelon is frozen and hard to tick.

"You can't get to Bear Mountain without a car." Not really. Do you know JR Hokkaido's [Day Trip Trip]? ● JR round-trip ticket from Sapporo ● Bear Mountain admission ticket ● Gourmet lunch at Sahoro Resort Hotel ● Large public bath AEON Spa "Refre" bath ticket (bath towel / face towel rental included) ● Bear Mountain shuttle bus from Shintoku Station All sets are 9,900 yen for adults and 5,500 yen for children For details, please contact your nearest station or JR Travel Center. There is also an electronic pamphlet. (Day trip by JR)

Today it is also over 30 ° C. We will introduce the popular "Dobbon Watermelon", the 14 o'clock time. Has watermelon time been ticked into your biological clock recently? Five minutes before it starts, Hirotake comes out of nowhere. The behavior of trying to drive out the joiner who was in the pond and keep the watermelon to himself is noticeable. But Koji is a good friend, so it's okay to be with Hirotake who can't (*^^)v wait for Suika to stand up. Wearing the Tigers hat is the younger brother of a second-grader from Ebetsu and the fifth-grader brother who photographs it. Hirotake, you're taking pictures, so be a little worried about this side of the glass! !! Then, at 2 p.m., we finally dropped a lot of watermelons. A family from Yokohama. Dad compared the paws of the forelimbs in size. Which one is bigger? Children photograph hirotake mushrooms with their fathers. When I ran to get the best shot, I fell ☆ But I smiled and took two shots with Hirotake. (Thank you for <(_ _)> your cooperation) There were many customers from all over the country today to see the bears. (^o^)/ Thank you, the bears don't falter at all, whether they take a picture with a camera or flash a flash. Take a lot of two-shots with the bears on your phone, camera, and video to make them memories of your summer vacation.

It got very hot today, and Bear Mt number 1 Big Bear or Canta also seems to be no match for the heat (+. +) I was completely grumpy, but after this I was done with the watermelon gift event (laughs) In this hot season, the gift of watermelon at Bear Point three times a day seems to be the most fun of the bears (^∀^) Please come and see the bears who are exhausted! 【Breeding Shigematsu】

May 15th [Great view! ] This is the view from the promenade that I introduced earlier. Now it's surrounded by greenery like this. Bear Mountain is a unique place where you can experience not only brown bears, but also the rich nature of birds, cicadas, and the howling wind. We are still open for business during summer vacation!

Moko is breathing loudly in the summer sunlight. Black hair absorbs light and looks hot. They drink water flowing from the pond in front of Bear Point and lie down on the water to cool down. And Gao Gao's showdown with the naughty boy Hirotake. Hirotake is doing his best with his hind legs wide open and drooling. Although they were roaring, the two of them easily moved away from each other. What was that threat?

I've been giving watermelon to the bears for some time now, but I was giving priority to the bears who were feeling tired in the summer and had less appetite. Even if bears don't eat food, they love watermelon so much that they gulp it down. Watermelon is an anti-aging food that is rich in lycopene, has antioxidant properties, prevents high blood pressure, has diuretic properties, and has many other benefits for humans. Watermelons are expensive this year, but a luxury event called [Dobbone Watermelon] has started. The mushroom senses something and stands up to peek at the care staff above. Drop the watermelon with a loud sound. Kouji got it right away! Is it crunchy when pressed against the glass surface? Backbak? I'm eating. There are moments when people cheer more when they see her big soles than when she eats a watermelon. It looks delicious and I eat it. Doesn't it look like you're smiling without a heart? It doesn't matter the skin or the seeds. The whole thing is packed!

Hiroki was in front of Bear Point. The customer was intently paying attention to Hiroki's back, so I wondered what it was, so I went closer and saw that there were 3 Acaussiaflies, 1 caterpillar, and 1 snack on top of Hiroki's back. Moreover, it was Hiroki who was bitten by a horsefly.

The “Higuma Karuta Tournament” started on July 16th. It will be held on Saturdays and Sundays until August 14th, but since today (7/18) is a public holiday, it will be held. We have a collection of cards related to the ecology of brown bears, so after the care staff read them out loud, we give some additional explanations... They are very serious about karuta, so talking is secondary. Today was an exciting karuta tournament. The winner will receive a commemorative gift, so please come and join us. ←The cute sisters from Wakkanai are also doing great!

I went to Yuumu Bokujo, which is about a 10-minute drive from Bear Mountain, to try my hand at milking cows. This is a program where you can experience milking a cow, suckling a calf, and taste freshly squeezed milk. After all, freshly squeezed milk tastes completely different! When I was impressed, the president said, ``This is not really freshly squeezed.'' This is what real freshly squeezed milk is! He told me. As expected of the president! Really freshly squeezed! ! [Milking experience] Time: 7:00 to 8:00 Location: Yumu Farm (10 minutes by car from Sahoro Resort) Price: Adults 1,890 yen, Elementary school students and younger 1,260 yen, Tour only 1,050 yen Reservations: Reservations required at the resort center by 5:00 pm the day before (Tel. 015-64-7111)

The other day, I had a TV interview. We are blessed with good weather, and the brown bears will be in good condition (?) We are sure that they will present some impressive footage. It will be broadcast this weekend, but since it is a local program, it can only be viewed within Hokkaido. This weekend is a 3-day holiday, so if you live in Hokkaido, please tune in and come see the brown bears! [Tabicomi Hokkaido Jalan de Go!] July 16th (Sat) 18:30-19:00 TVh Hokkaido Television (Digital 7 Channel)

Kouji and Hirotake are still hanging out today. We found two of them entering the stream below the end point of the promenade☆ As soon as they entered the stream, they were making a lot of threatening sounds. What is it? ? ? When I looked away, I saw...the Canter Corps?(◎o◎)／ As usual, Kouji did not participate in the battle. Hirotake is scolded by Canta and Kouta (father).

This tree in front of Bear Point, like the tree in the back, was originally a log. But were there insects? They skillfully use their sharp claws and mouths to eat insects, resulting in this shape. This is also intensively removed. The bears deftly pick and chew on these trees, which are surprisingly heavier than they look, while moving them with one hand (foreleg). And their obsession with food is amazing! Why not choose brown bears as a theme for your summer vacation research? How about studying and presenting about the ecology of brown bears on a "walk tour" guided by breeding staff?

Sarah Moco appears on Bear Mountain News for the first time in a while. For some reason, both of them put their front legs together and pose! ? ≪We are looking forward to your visit<(_ _)>≫ As the temperature rises, I think we will see more of you sleeping with your feet on the ground. Current temperature at 12:00: 14℃ It's chilly. We recommend wearing a jacket that does not allow wind to pass through, such as a windbreaker. It looks like it will be an easy time for the bears and dogs♪

How about a commemorative stamp to remember your trip? This is an original stamp handmade by the breeding staff. I carve an eraser into a stamp. This one stamp represents a year of brown bears. Unfortunately, the staff member who created it has left the company, but he left behind a stamp that conveys his love for brown bears. Be sure to get this commemorative stamp as proof of your visit to Bear Mountain. It is located at the ticket office. Eraser stamp classes are also open at the hotel's resort center! This program is recommended for free research during summer vacation, so why not give it a try?

Koji and Hirotake discover Joyner eating snacks in a puddle. Immediately after they looked at each other, they split into two groups and attacked each other. Check out this video. In bear society, those with power are strong, and weak bears leave. There is a clear hierarchical relationship. Even so, I was thinking of a pincer attack between the two.

Originally, brown bears are solitary, but when the mating season approaches, many bears hang out. Kouji and Hirotake, who are related, are still hanging out today. We'll be watching the behavior patterns live from inside the bear watching bus! ! Kouji was the first to make a move. He rests his chin on Hirotake's butt. Hirotake looks a little bothered Oops, this is rare! ! Hirotake stood up and said "Me too!" to Kouji while he was marking them, and the two of them started marking them together. This pose looks just like Wink! (Hirotake's age is revealed (^^ゞ) Kouji is pushed out and moves to the bamboo bush in the back. Where is he going? Hirotake wonders. Kouji becomes distant. Hirotake stops marking in a hurry. ``Wait.'' ...Continue.

Sahoro is starting to feel the arrival of early summer, with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius during the day and the chorus of Ezohar cicadas starting to sing. Brown bears are also often seen cooling off by the water. Ezo daylilies and lupines are preparing to bloom at the park golf course in front of the Sahoro Resort Hotel. And the Ezoharu cicadas have a lot of shed shells left behind. Today, I found an adult beetle, so I decided to observe it. I misremembered and thought that cicadas make noise by rubbing their wings, but I was wrong. It's screaming with great power.

Canta and Hiroki are taking a nice nap on a hot day. Canta and Hiroki are always together, even on hot days. Canter is on the left. What you can see is your butt. Hiroki is on the right. I'm leaning towards Canter. Canta: ``It's hot today.'' Hiroki: ``Yes.'' Canta: ``It's hot. Let's go take a bath.'' Hiroki: ``Yeah.'' Canta: ``Well, let's stop.'' Hiroki: ``Yeah.'' ``Hey.'' ``...'' Canta and Hiroki are good friends, and you can almost hear them talking in bear language (although there's no such thing).