The temperature continues to be uncharacteristic of winter. The thing that interferes with the bears' sleep is the temperature (temperature). I introduced "Moko" before, and I started feeding because I felt uneasy about my physique. At the beginning, a very small amount of food is given to the food. As with hospital food, if you immediately give the same amount as during the normal period, the body will be surprised and it is dangerous. ↑ Food for bears (400g) A small amount of food is repeatedly fed, and the amount of food is returned to normal while observing the condition of the stool. You may think that this small amount of food will stick, but in fact, it will be eaten very slowly. Maybe you know your physical condition. By spring, I will be able to regain my physique and gain weight so that I can meet everyone, so please look forward to it. ↑ Moko's nest. Compared to other individuals, it is a little dirty. ↑ A rather thin but beautiful nest. [Breeding: Kurokawa]

Today, I was relieved that the weather was not rough. The Bear Mountain Forest Nature Tour was attended by a couple from Kobe. Unfortunately, you can't see the brown bears, but you can take a snowshoe stroll on the pure white snow surface. It's a simple program, but walking on puff-puff powder snow with no footprints is something that you don't usually experience. That alone sounds like fun. With just a little snow yesterday, the best powder snow was waiting. And take a commemorative photo in front of a large birch that can be seen from the cutting edge of the promenade course! Compared to the summer photo, the brown bear has plenty of time to put his hand on the tree on the slope between the branches, but even if there is snow and the ground is high, it is not possible to reach it even if you reach out. This kind of fun is unique to Bear Mountain! Whether you're interested in brown bears or not, why not try it out? On a different note, the melon bear in Yubari was also wintering. As for the bear connection, I digress.

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This winter seems to be stormy all over the country, but the weather in the Tokachi region has been good so far, and Bear Mountain is blessed with blue skies, which is very pleasant (^. ^) Today, we went into the park and did snow removal work. When it is open, it is crowded with many people, and the slope path to go up to the promenade will be buried in the snow as you can see if no one is walking (><) Even the bear that stood up is like this. It is difficult to remove snow from the fall prevention nets on the promenade, and the snow is tight and very heavy due to the recent cold weather, so this is quite hard work>. <) Preparations are now underway for Bear Mountain, which is buried in snow, to open in the spring! 　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　【Breeding, Shigematsu】

Today, the local newspaper Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun came to cover the ski resort. The content is "an ice aquarium at the highest altitude in Japan". At the summit station building of the Sahoro Gondola, an ice aquarium has appeared. It is an article called. 　 He also filmed the winter sleeps of brown bears on Bear Mountain. I also took on the challenge of shooting! Hmmm... I'm sleeping on a rice straw, but is it my head? Is it an ass? I don't know... In the meantime, reacting to sunlight and cold? He opened his eyes and glared at me, saying, "What are you doing?" I immediately darkened the room and was quiet, when I heard the breathing of sleep. The eyes that glow from the dark are powerful! Even during the winter, I didn't feel any decline at all.

As we entered the end of January and the cold was getting more severe day by day, I thought that all the bears in Bear Mountain were sleeping quietly, but there was one bear that was still restless (>). <) This is "Moko", which joined the ranks of Bear Mountain last fall. Moko is a bear that has never experienced winter sleeping, and she has not eaten anything for a month due to fasting for winter, so she needs to be very careful about managing her physical condition. This morning, he opened the lid of the ventilation vent on the roof with his forelimbs and appealed to us. This is something that bears often do when they have begun to wake up from winter slumber in early spring to appeal to them, but it is troublesome and very worrying to make this appeal at this time of year in the height of winter. As an aside, bears that are sleeping in winter store a lot of nutrients in their bodies in the fall, so if they are quiet, they can live without eating anything until spring, but they do not need water to sustain their lives. At Bear Mountain, we secure moisture by giving ice to bears that are sleeping in the winter, but it is also important to make ice to secure that moisture. Thanks to the recent cold weather, ice is forming more and more, and while I am grateful for the winter nature of Hokkaido, I continue to fight the cold every day. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　【Breeding, Shigematsu】

About two weeks have passed since the start of 2011, and most of the brown bears in the animal barn are sleeping. I can't show you the situation because I refrained from taking pictures of the bears at the moment so as not to stimulate the brown bears who have started to sleep too much, but today the brown bears seemed to be sleeping calmly and preparing their beds by fiddling with straw a little. Today, we are very busy removing the snow that has fallen since last night, and we are clearing the roof of the animal barn, but if we do not do this properly, the melted snow will flow into the animal house and wet the precious bedding of the brown bears. Also, you can see what looks like a silver T-shaped tube at the foot of the photo, which is a ventilation opening, and it plays an important role such as listening to the breathing of sleeping brown bears and adding straw, so it is difficult to get buried in the snow, so I remove snow frequently. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When the snow removal was over and the bears were sleeping, the warm sunlight came in in the extreme cold, and when it was a little softer, the goats Yuki (photo, left) and Atsuko (photo, right) came to check on the situation. Spring is still a long way off, but the bears at Bear Mountain are steadily building up strength for < (^^) 2011 season>

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What does a winter zookeeper do? It's that time of year when such questions come up. At Bear Mountain, we have brown bears actually do "winter sleeping" under the theme of ecology closer to nature. In fact, brown bears are mysterious animals. Currently, we are not feeding them at all, and we are focusing on creating a sleeping environment by monitoring the bears' metabolism slowing down. Some bears appeal to themselves, saying, "I'm hungry!", but this is a demon in the heart. For that reason, I will do my best to make a bed. ↑ A bunch of straw used for sleeping. When it comes to 18 horses, it's not half the amount and it's heavy! ↑ A board is installed on the door for light shielding. On the right is the room with the straw. ↑ Expected newcomer Moko. I was transferred to Sahoro in early autumn and experienced winter for the first time. After this, I glanced at the straw and reacted as expected (laughs) ・・・ After about an hour, it became quiet, so I looked at it and found that the straw had been collected in one place and calmed down on it. I didn't shoot it so as not to surprise them, but it felt like we were lying on the futon. A bear that has never seen or touched a straw builds a nest without being taught by anyone. It's amazing, isn't it? It's hard to be a zookeeper in winter, but I keep the movements of the bears all to myself (^ dish ^) ↑ When you sleep in earnest, your respiratory rate is measured and recorded as valuable data. On the right, the water in the animal barn has frozen, so I'm carrying hot water (laughs) Happy New Year, everyone! [Breeding: Kurokawa]

For the first time in a long time, Sahoro was clear. Today, I was interviewed for the February issue of the free magazine Chai of the Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun. By the way, what is [Bear Mountain Forest Nature Tour]? I think there are many people who think. As the name suggests, "Bear Mountain Forest Nature Tour" is a new program that allows you to walk on snowshoes in the Bear Mountain Forest while the park is closed. It's ♪ a lot of fun not only to feel the brown bears, but also to take a walk on the fluffy snow Isn't it exciting just to think about invading the forest of Bear Mountain, which is absolutely inaccessible in the summer? Going back to the topic, we held a tour for the February issue of Chai. Inside the double doors like Jurassic Park. This is what the promenade looks like from a brown bear's point of view. A standing tree with markings marked with explanations on the bear-watching bus. 40 cm of snow, even a tall guide with a height of nearly 180 cm still has claw marks in the upper position. On the way back after getting used to snowshoeing, walking on fluffy fresh snow seemed to be a lot of fun. Whether you've experienced Bear Mountain or not, please feel free to join us. [Bear Mountain Forest Nature Tour] Period: Until the end of February 2011 Time: 2 hours between 10:00 and 14:00 Price: 2,100 yen (including snowshoe rental) Target: Those who are energetic enough to walk for 2 hours Reservation required (until 16:00 the day before)

Ladies and gentlemen, we are sorry. I'm Takahashi, a former zookeeper of Joyner Love. As a guide to guide you through Bear Mountain in winter, I decided to help out, and I haven't seen the bears in a long time. So let me give you a recommendation. First of all, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of snow this year! At last, it is becoming a full-fledged snowy scene. However, the temperature is high for bears! In the end, the minimum temperature this morning was about 8 degrees, and after dawn it did not reach 0 degrees, but it snowed with a lot of moisture. Bears, I won't sleep with this!! Well, even if you don't like it, the cold wave will come, so you have to be a little patient. After that, let's go to the photos, not my puns. There's one in the aisle, do you understand? It's a little sexy to say that it's a sigh, but it's the heat of the breath that the bear exhales. My breathing rate hasn't dropped yet, so I'm like this. Therefore, the floor of the aisle is also covered with thin ice, and it looks like a skating rink! It's a bit of an unimaginable world, but it's like being in a refrigerator. And this time, for some reason, there were many cases where I just couldn't take a picture of my eyes. Especially since my digital camera is cheap, the shutter (and do you say digital camera?) There was a two-second pause between pressing and actually importing the video. It's dark inside the barn, so I wonder if the bears don't like the strobe light. I thought. When it's the green season when everyone comes, it's perfectly fine on that street. The bears are so smart that I wonder if they've learned to look away for two seconds like my camera. Even humans can feel the gaze when the lens is pointed at them. I think that's the case with animals, but what do you think? However, there are a few photos that I can show you somehow. One of them was taken from the bottom, and I was able to take a picture of it under the chin. In a legendary manga about a certain photography club (in the picture, it's called "Light Painting Club" ah, the age is revealed), it's called "Aori no Victory". It's interesting, so let's post it as it is. The fact that there are many photos of joiners is a personal preference. It's exactly the same reason why Kurokawa-kun, the breeder, uses a lot of photos of Misumi. Suimasen with an inside joke. Kurokawa-kun, I'm glad that Misumi is getting better (it's okay when you go to bed and wake up afterwards, but it's okay to move well...). Misumi is a nervous bear, so for reasons we don't know (I think it's mental), the tension was very low in the second half of this season, and Kurokawa-kun and others, who knew Misumi of yesteryear (even though she is still a young player), were very worried. It was good, it was good.

For husky dogs who don't like heat, winter is the season they've been waiting for! However, Sarah is not good at winter. Because in winter, there are many people who come with long boards and make the sound of gashan, gashan, gashan. And there are those who appear like a gale, with a squeak of snow. - I really want to be Nadenade like Moko, but Sarah hides in the hut. We are waiting for you from the back of the hut with a large body curled up. * The photo shows the state of autumn

Sahoro still needs snow. The brown bears have not yet entered the winter camp. Is it around the beginning of the year this year? I anticipate that. By the way, today i MiEV came to Sahoro for an interview with Chai, a free magazine published monthly by the Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun. The driver is the deputy editor-in-chief of Chai. From Obihiro to Sahoro, which is located about 60 km from Obihiro, even on snowy roads & long distances, he was able to drive without any worries. I use a lot of electricity with an indoor heater, but I came to Sahoro on one full charge. This article will be published in the February issue of Chai (January 25, 2011). To all Kachimai subscribers living in the Tokachi area, If you can get it at the installation location, please look forward ♪ to it After the interview, I asked for a test drive of i MiEV (゚-^v) The slope in front of the hotel is surprisingly steep. It is so powerful that you can't imagine it from its compact and cute appearance, and you will be surprised (no? ゚)ノ It climbs more smoothly than my car's mini car (with turbo). A car that runs by charging with a household outlet. In the near future, if all your cars are electric, you will see a row of cars to charge after arrival. It was an interview that made me think that I have to continue to evolve as a host.

It's been a week since it closed, and Sahoro is changing from autumn to winter. By the way, the results of the brown bear weight guessing quiz announced on 12/1. The correct answer has not yet been announced, but we will inform you of Clinton's weight change, which is not eligible for the quiz. Spring (4/11) ⇒ 239kg and Autumn (10/31) ⇒ 308kg There was a change of 69kg. So, what were your predictions? I hope you found it helpful. I'm (^○^) looking forward to seeing how many people will be able to put on their weight this year

Breeding staff are divided into shifts and tasks that they are in charge of that day. • Animal shelter → bear release and containment, room cleaning and feeding • Bear health management in jeeps → parks, bus safety and gate management • Guides→ Guides at bear points and boardwalks, bear health management We mainly take turns doing these three things. Today was my last day in charge of the Jeep of the season, so I took a picture of all the bears in the paddock! 　 Both Joiner (front) and Canta (back) are big Manmaru Menkoi Yawara Masayuki's favorite bed Osumashi Kouta Prince Nose Breath Lion Maru Grandfather Shingo Appetite Demon (laughs) Clinton Delicate Misumi-san Handsome Kumaemon Honest Santa Uncle Koji It was a cold day with scattered rain, but the bear still seemed to be comfortable. I mean, after the containment was over, Joyner gathered the grass (Joyner's hobby?!). In order to clean the inside of the cave, I was washing it with water with a hose, but the joint came loose and water was sprayed. I ended up in a miserable state with water on my face ... (For a moment, I didn't know what happened and thought I was going to drown) Don't let your guard down until the end! There are only a few hours left for this season, but please come and see the gentle bears and autumn leaves at this time! [Breeding: Ito]

It's the season when the cold in the mornings and evenings is familiar (>). <) Recently, the temperature has not risen much during the day, and I feel nostalgic for the summer heat, but the bears of Bear Mountain are free from the heat and roam around in search of food for the winter. This is Canta's favorite (^-^)! Maybe it's because I spend most of the day around here and eat a lot of food, but I'm a little overweight lately?! The physique is unparalleled in Bear Mountain! It's like taking an open-air bath. Next up is Misumi! Recently, it has been difficult to see them because they have been stuck in the yabu, but today the pleasant weather increased their appetite, so they were looking for food without staying in the yabu too much. It's kind of like autumn (^. ^) O-ma-ke In order to manage the health of the bears in Bear Mountain and the safety of the park, the jeep will continue to drive on the roadless roads of Bear Mountain, which is full of nature! （＞。 ＜）！

It's been a long time since I've updated it. Photos of salmon events and recent parkscapes have accumulated, so I would like to upload them little by little. The new arrivals Moko & Hinata seem to have gotten used to the environment of the animal house and sub-paddock. I haven't fully grasped the personalities of the two horses yet, but I would like to introduce them a little. 　Moko is 8 years old and is Clinton's son. The whole body is black and has shiny hair. 　It is characterized by its sweet ears, and when you look at it like this, it looks just like your parent's Clinton! 　Hinata, 9 years old, Santa and his twin brother, were born in the wild and lived on a bear ranch under the protection of Noboribetsu Bear. 　　They like butterbur and acorns, and if you give them to them, they will eat them. 　Say hello to Santa across the gate. We butted our noses and smelled it. The two animals used to live together at the Noboribetsu Bear Ranch, but they lived apart because they would tag up and attack other bears. For the first time in years? Did the two of them remember the reunion? He was a little breathless and excited, but he didn't show any aggressiveness and exchanged greetings for tens of seconds. 　 Santa (back) staring at Hinata (left) & Moko (right) Across the fence, they are "matchmaking" with the native bears, but both Moko and Hinata are still busy sniffing the paddock. I hope (^^) you will get used to it quickly [Breeding: Ito]

This summer (7/1 to 8/15), children who visited the exhibition applied for the "4th Sketch Drawing Contest". The entries were exhibited and voted on by many customers. As a result, this work was selected ☆ Gold Prize Eito Hiriba (12 years old) Saitama Prefecture Prize 2011 Bear Mountain Annual Passport Sahoro Resort Hotel Accommodation Voucher Silver Prize Ritsuko Hasegawa (6th grade) Sapporo City Prize Bear Mountain Invitation Ticket Sahoro Resort Hotel Accommodation Voucher Bronze Prize Nanaka Ueda (6 years old) Tomakomai City Prize Bear Mountain Invitation Ticket Special Jury Prize Reikun Yamaishi (10 years old) Taiki Town Prize Color Pencil Set That's all for everyone. The works will be on display until Bear Mountain Close on October 24th. After that, we will return it, so please wait for a while.

We have added new friends to Bear Mountain today! The caretakers are also very enthusiastic about welcoming new friends. Because the work is dangerous, I put on an unfamiliar helmet and wait for my new teammate. After a long journey from Noboribetsu, Hinata and Moko finally arrive at Bear Mountain. You can see that he is anxious from his expression (;.;) From now on, he will get used to the environment little by little, and I hope you are looking forward to the day when he can show off his energetic appearance in front of everyone! (^.^)! 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　

Hirotake showed us a new trick. Marking while side stepping. And I'm getting beaten up by Bear Point's dad! ! Please take a look at Hirotake's divine technique that showed off his wide and muscular back to many customers (*^-^)

On the last day of the three-day holiday, after giving him autumn salmon, I also gave him a whole watermelon that I had frozen. Kouji reacted well♪ He held the entire watermelon that had fallen in his left forelimb, and moved backwards with his three legs to a place where he could easily eat it. When I bit into the watermelon, holding it carefully, it cracked open. Look at this satisfied face (*^-^) It's as if it's saying "Yumah!!". Now, what about the watermelon smell? He smells it and visits Santa. From the edge of the pond, it roars, "Give it to me too!" Then, while threatening, he scooped up a watermelon from the edge and copied it. It's so delicious I'm drooling. I just ate salmon and I can't stop drooling! ! The director was surprised by Kouji's behavior and said, ``This is the first time I've seen Kouji move backwards with three legs.'' It was a bonus of the autumn salmon present that showed valuable behavior. He holds it carefully with his big hands.

Today is the last day of the autumn salmon giveaway. Santa is enthusiastically checking the behavior of the care staff above him, and the key point is that his right leg is floating in the back! Well, master Hirotake wasn't there today, but what was it like? And yesterday, Joiner was able to catch salmon, but today, just like the first day, he wants to go into the pond, but he can't because he's scared of Santa and Kouji, so he just watches from a distance. (Photo left) Even so, compared to Santa, Joyner's front legs aren't thicker!

He did it after all. Bear Mountain's famous salmon catcher, Hirotake. In order to monopolize the salmon that I caught in the deeper part of the pond, I once got out of the pond and moved to the shallow water in front of me. Joyner and Kouji are skirmishing in the back. Is Joyner in a frustrated mode because he couldn't get close to him yesterday? It bites while being held against a rock. I was eating from the head first. The bears didn't react yesterday, but today was a great success y(￣ー￣)y We'll be doing it again tomorrow from 13:00! Get Joyner today too! In the photo, it looks like a live salmon, but it is actually a salmon that has already been caught. Rather than eating, it's a repetition of catching and releasing, catching and releasing again. I'm using it as a toy...(-_-;)