Rocky, the little bear who lived on Bear Mountain for a limited time, returned to Noboribetsu Bear Farm today. It was only on display for about a month, but in that time it had more than doubled its weight (today it weighed 12 kg!), and I was truly amazed at how quickly it grew. During milk time, many customers saw her adorable appearance. After drinking milk, it would often climb up to your chest and suck on your chin, turning you into a spoiled brat. When they saw something for the first time, they seemed very curious and surprised when they smelled it. When he was surprised by something, he pouted his mouth and made a warning sound, just like a ``brown bear'', and it was the moment when I felt the wild nature of this small bear. Rocky was good at playing by himself and often climbed trees to play. He is now able to jump on logs, which he was unable to climb when he came to Sahoro, and seems to like playing with them while balancing on them. I'm sure he'll go back to Noboribetsu Bear Farm and play a lot with his friends who were born in the same year. I sincerely hope that he will grow up to be a majestic and energetic male bear, just as his name "Rocky" suggests. Everyone, please look forward to Rocky's future growth. I'm going to see you at Noboribetsu Bear Farm. Please come back to Bearmauten when you grow up. [Breeding: Ito]

The weather will improve from this weekend and the chilly weather will disappear! This is the weather forecast. There is a high chance of seeing a rainbow after the rain! So, when I went to the hotel's north building plaza, I found that the trees were covered with shed shells of Ezohar cicadas. We also found an individual in the process of molting! There are more than 50 shed shells on one tree, and I think you will be able to enjoy the chorus of Ezoharu cicadas as the background music for brown bear viewing this weekend.

初夏と言うにふさわしいすがすがしい良い天気ですね。 さて、クマたちは５月下旬から７月上旬ごろにかけて発情期を迎えております。 またこの時期がやってきました。 いつもは素直？でお上品な？クマたちが、この時期ばかりはあちらこちらでマーキング合戦、気になるクマのお尻をおいかけて団体行動が目立ちます。 特に団体行動は毎年見ていてもナゾな行動です。 スズノスケはコウジのことが気になるようで、コウジのあとをいつも付いて歩いています。 そのコウジはヒロタケのことが気になるようで、いつもヒロタケの側にいます。 こんな感じで最近はいつも３頭行動です。 ←右：ヒロタケ　奥：スズノスケ　手前：コウジ 後にくっついて歩くクマがあまりにしつこいと、先を歩いているクマが怒って相手を付き飛ばしたりすることもあります。でもスズノスケは突き飛ばされてもガーっと吼えて威嚇されてもずっと付いて歩くのです。冷たく突き放されてもあきらめ切れない…なんてなんだかニンゲンみたい？？ 　←粘着質なスズには少々困り顔なコウジ この行動は発情期だけに顕著に見られ、夏を迎えるころには皆何事もなかったかのように散らばって行動するスタイルに戻ります。 不思議… ベアマウンテンのクマは１８頭すべてオスですが、よくお客様から「なぜオスだけなの？」と聞かれます。野生のヒグマも時にはメスをめぐってオス同士で争うことがあるのですが、オス同士だけでも発情期にはケンカが多くなるのに、この中にメスが居たら…とは想像したくないものです。 スタッフの中では発情期の行動は毎年恒例の言わば「風物詩」的なものになりつつあります。 ちなみにスズノスケは去年はキャンタにべったりだったのに今年はなぜかコウジにべったり。 ナゼ？なんで今年はキャンタじゃなくてコウジなの？？ （でも時々キャンタに浮気している） 彼の中の判断基準が何なのか、非常に気になるところです。 皆様も観察をしていて「団体様」を見つけたら、「あぁ、この時期は仕方ないのね、そういうモンなのね」とこのブログを思い出して暖かく見守っていただけたら…と思います。 ＜あともう少しでのぼりべつクマ牧場に帰るロッキー＞ 　　　 　　ヘン顔？！ わずかな期間ですが是非ロッキーに会いに来て下さいね。 【飼育：伊藤】

Found a nest of a fox family and their offspring around Sahoro Resort Hotel! 5 confirmed this year! ! ! ! ! The children are getting older and are starting to cross the road, so please slow down when visiting (o*._.)o Hotel Front Flag Bearer

It's the season when the pale green of fresh greenery is beautiful. We offer two topics about bears at this time. Santa-kun (9 years old) made his debut last fall. I call her "San-chan" so as not to confuse her with Canter. Now, Mr. Chan, it's common for rookies to say, "I'm strong!" Her arms are so cute, I'm marking them. And is it normal for rookies to worry about human relationships (between bears?)? He's looking pretty good. He's a proud guy. Next is a rather unusual sight. “How many animals are there?” Quiz. (Even if you get it right, nothing will come out.) The answer is "6 animals." These are males who are marking a lot. Males are stupid... Breeding: Takahashi (male)

In the center of Bear Point's viewing space, there is a pond that was hand-dug by the zookeepers. Every year, frogs used to come to lay eggs, but this year, the cracks couldn't be repaired in time, and even the frogs that did show up had no water. The cracks were successfully repaired and the water was stored, so I brought in the eggs of the Ezo red frog, which had been spawned in large numbers in the park. A few days later, I discovered Ezo salamander eggs that had been laid in a puddle that was about to swell, and I took the opportunity to invite them to the Bear Point pond. ↑Salamanders are characterized by the fact that their eggs are contained within a spiral-shaped pouch. The Ezo red frog has already hatched from its eggs and many small tadpoles are attached to the pond wall. It looks like it will take a few more days for the Ezo salamander. ↑There is an egg on the rocky area that can be seen in the upper left of the water. After seeing the bear, look behind you and pay attention to the creatures in the pond! [Breeding: Ito]

The Bungoume flowers in the plum orchard at Karikachi Kogen Park have begun to open☆ The weather was not good this week, with some rain and a drop in temperature. The cherry blossoms have finally bloomed, but it feels like the best time to see them has ended... But! From now on, it's plum season♪ It's the opposite of what happens in Honshu, and plums start blooming after cherry blossoms. Normally, they would be in full bloom around this time, but this year it looks like they'll be in full bloom in June. We are also selling Bear Mountain packs that come with a special cherry blossom viewing lunch for June only, so please come visit the fresh greenery of Sahoro for cherry blossom viewing and brown bear viewing. Brown bears are coming into heat.

About 5 minutes by car from Bear Mountain, the Karikachi Kogen Eco Torokko Railway will run every day from June! This year, tickets have been added, making it even more powerful ☆ It's a spot that can be enjoyed not only by train fans, but also by non-railway fans. After enjoying Bear Mountain, why not take a pseudo-railway trip♪ The Eco Trolley platform is located at the old Niinai Station. Purchase a ticket and ride a pedal bicycle. It's about 400m long, with curves, tunnels, and railroad crossings.The sound of rolling on the rails is just like a railway. It is a special specification for two people. Cut your ticket at the ticket gate and board the Eco Trolley. Let's start rowing at the engineer's signal of "Go ahead!" Professionals from the former National Railways maintenance area maintain tracks and trolleys using scrap materials. Most of them are made by hand. There is a scenic cafe at the old Shinnai Station. You can also take a commemorative photo with the signboard showing your face♪ When you have a cup of tea at the cafe while listening to the realistic clanking sound, you get the illusion that the steam locomotive is in motion!? There is a 20 series sleeper car behind the steam locomotive, and this is what the inside looks like (photo left) A valuable museum is scheduled to open on the train in July! A diorama of the old Karikachi Line is currently under construction (center of photo) Driver's notebooks and other items were on sale at the Scenic Cafe. (Photo on the right) [Karikachi Kogen Eco Trolley Railway] Operating hours: 9:30-16:30 *Rain or shine Riding fee: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary school students and infants *Each bicycle comes with two pedal bicycles, and children can stand between them to ride. Operation period: Every day from June to September, only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May to October

特製お花見ランチと入場料がセットになりました♪ 例年より2週間遅れで開花したサホロの桜、 狩勝高原園地の梅園も6月上旬には見頃を迎えます。 お花見＆特製ランチ＆ヒグマ観察と、清々しいサホロへ 遊びにいらしてください☆ 【特製お花見ランチ付きベア･マウンテンパック】〜6/30まで　 ホテル特製お花見ランチ＋入場料 大人・シニア　2,100円　＊通常3,150円 子供　　　　　　1,470円　＊通常2,415円 販売場所/ベア･マウンテンチケット売り場・サホロリゾートホテルフロント ●特製お花見ランチメニュー● 熊笹セイロそば、山菜天ぷら盛合せ、黒千石大豆の稲荷、アイスクリーム ●こぐまランチ（お子様ランチ）● コーンスープ、海老フライ、フライドチキン、ミニドッグ、オムレツ、チキンライス、ポテト、 オレンジジュース ※ランチ営業時間　11：30〜14：00

Although most of the snow has disappeared at Bear Mountain, the remaining snow on the mountains is still noticeable. Wild birds seem to be migrating during the spring season, and you can also see the red-bellied flycatcher, which is my personal favorite with its two-tone black and yellow color. Inside the park, you can hear the voices of warblers here and there, and around noon you can hear the relaxing, muffled calls of turtledoves. They also carried nesting materials. Well, I'm not very good at photography, so the photos of birds I can show people are very... So, part 1 of the series of things that don't move is the frog. It has been floating in the pond (human side) inside Bear Point since morning. It seems to have overwintered here, probably a Japanese red frog. It seems to resemble the appearance of Kota that Ito wrote about in his blog on May 12th. その２、遊歩道にニョキッと突き出ているカンバの、新芽。 They're delicious, just like our new members (lol). Number 3, Sakura. The cherry blossoms in downtown Shintoku-cho are already in full bloom, but they are just starting to bloom in the mountains. This year, it will be about 1 week to 10 days later than usual. This photo was taken from the staff area of ​​Bear Point, but this is the view from the 5 meter high promenade. My prediction is that the best time to see them will be around the end of this week, so please come and see the bears while viewing the cherry blossoms in the mountains. Breeding Takahashi

It's too hot to wear fleece anymore. The bear was also bathing more frequently than usual. The other day, the correct answer to Rocky's weight guess quiz was announced, and it was about 1.6 times more than when he first came to Sahoro! When I move it, I grab it by the back of its neck and lift it up, but at first I could easily use one hand even with my strength, but now I feel a heavy weight. His strength grows stronger day by day, and if things don't go his way, he will growl and get upset. If it really bites you, it's quite painful, but when you hear it cries, "Guru Guru Guru..." (the unique sound that small bears make when they're being pampered), it makes you feel like they're still adorable and small. Rocky is a male, so I can't imagine what he will look like in about 10 years. (Kumaemon is an example of "like this") <Today's garden scenery> Today's skunk cabbage and cherry blossoms [Created by: Ito]

Rocky arrived on April 27th weighing 5,800g. How much did it grow in about 3 weeks? We will announce the correct answer. Rocky's weight when weighed after the park closed on May 16th (Sunday) was... 9,200g! Thank you very much for all your predictions <(_ _)> And these are the people who won the perfect prize with a prediction of 9,200g. Sapporo City: Kana Taniguchi, Iwamizawa City: Shoru Suga, Asahikawa City: Suginokuni, Hiroo Town: Yoshi Nishimura, Sapporo City: Haruka Suzuki, Hokuto City: Hiroyuki Noda, Ebetsu City: Aya Sakurai Congratulations to Takako Tsuchiya of Sapporo City, Masakatsu Yoshimura of Sapporo City, Yuya Henmi of Hiroo Town, and Keitaro Karatsu of Muroran City (*゜▽゜)/゜・:*【Congratulations】*:・゜(゜▽゜*) We will send annual passports to all of you above, so please look forward to it.

An article about Rocky was published in the Hokkaido Shimbun Tokachi/Obihiro edition yesterday (4/15). Rocky has gotten used to Sahoro and is good at playing alone, but he will be returning to Noboribetsu Bear Farm next month. I look forward to watching them grow over the next two weeks.

Kota relaxing on top of the cave. It's cold today, like we're back in winter, and it's raining with sleet during the day, but I'm resting comfortably. It seems like a comfortable temperature for the bears.

It's been a long time since I last updated. The Golden Week has passed in a hurry, and the bears are spending their time relaxing. Clinton taking a nap on the snow. (Does it feel good?) What do you think of that cool look? Mr. Joyner. Sleeping...? (Snaken after being hit by Hirotake? Kumaemon) Kouji bravely climbs the rocky area. Cool! Shingo is a mischievous old man who drips water. This time of year, before the leaves grow thick, is perfect for observing as you can see far into the distance. The brown bears will soon reach their mating season. Please take a look at the differences in the behavior of brown bears and the changing nature of the park depending on the season! It seems that the cherry blossoms are blooming in some places, but I wonder when the cherry blossoms in Sahoro will bloom (・△・) [Breeding: Ito]

Although it was a short period from April 29th to May 5th, we would like to thank you for giving us so many names in the little bear's ``My Name Chute''. As a result of careful selection, the name of the little bear was decided to be ``Rocky''. The origin of the name is that ・I want it to grow as majestic as the Rocky Mountains. ・I want it to grow strong like the main character in the movie ``Rocky.'' The godparents were: Nakashibetsu Town, Hasegawa Hisashi, Asahikawa City, Hiroko Tsuji, Engaru Town, Iwaki Yoshiko, Asahikawa City, Sasahara Rino, Asahikawa City, Masato Sekiya There are 5 people above. The 5 people who name their names will receive original Bear Mountain merchandise, so please look forward to it. Rocky will stay at Sahoro until May 31st, after which he will return to Noboribetsu Bear Farm. It's only a little while, but please come and see the energetic Rocky.

Today I took a ride on the bear watching bus. Two butts visible at the end of the bus. I'm walking while making my body tremble. The leading bear on the right has a rounded tail, and the tail of the chasing bear on the left is ▽. Here's a maniac problem! Can you tell which bear it is just by looking at its butt (back view)? ? If you understand this, you are quite a Bear Mountain enthusiast☆

Golden Week was blessed with good weather, and every day was a good day to observe brown bears. Try catching rainbow trout! Hirotake finished. Did you get satisfied by scrubbing and scrubbing at the standing tree behind the Bear Point pond, peeling the bark off the tree, and rubbing your back? I went to the back.

Today the weather was rainy and on and off. However, the temperature is comfortable for the brown bears, and they do well regardless of whether it rains or snows. Well, it's a fun thing that can only be enjoyed this time of year ♪ If you follow the footprints left on the snow, you'll find a brown bear of course ☆ Can you spot the black object? ? If you look closely at the footprints, you can clearly see the shapes of nails and fingers. Even so, it's an inner thigh. Please ask the breeding staff why it has an inner thigh! The forecast is for the weather to improve starting tomorrow. GW is finally here! We will extend our business hours until 5/5 (last entry 16:30), so please stop by if you are in the Tokachi area.

A naughty boy who came to Sahoro. It's only been 3 days, but you can see that he's growing day by day, climbing on the cage and jumping. Today I took a picture of her milking time (-p■)q☆Pashapasha☆ I thought she was calmly drinking milk, but then she started playing... I would like you to drink more milk. When he was absorbed in playing... his front legs went into the milk! Please give this mischievous boy a name! He doesn't have a name yet! We are recruiting until 5/5 ☆ Even so, he doesn't sit still, so it's blurry × 2 (^▽^;)

As a GW special project ●4/29-5/5 Call for names for little bears! “Check out my name!” ●We will be holding a Little Bear Weight Quiz from 4/29 to 5/16. Please take a look at the mischievous and energetic cute little bear and feel free to join us ☆

Bear Mountain is finally opening tomorrow. Today, we invited new first graders from elementary schools in Shintoku Town (Shintoku Elementary School, Kusaku Minami Elementary School, and Tomimura Ushi Elementary School) as part of their school class. Our breeding staff will guide you so that you can learn as much as possible about the habits and ecology of brown bears, prevent encounters, and aim for coexistence with nature. From the bear watching bus, we experienced brown bears through the glass from Bear Point. The girls who at first said it was scary to see the power behind the glass have now gotten used to it. Now you can observe it without running away even if it approaches you. There's a lot of snow left this year, so it's easy to spot brown bears during Golden Week! (The black moving bodies are very noticeable against the white earth.) The closing time will be extended by 1 hour from May 1st to May 5th, so if you are in the area, please come and see the brown bears!

A lively male bear has arrived from the Noboribetsu Bear Farm. There is no name yet. This is a child of a male and female Daikichi and a female Inaho, born in mid-January. We will be on Bare Point for a limited time until May 31st, so please come and see us! *Depending on the weather and physical condition, it may not be possible to view the site. Thank you for your understanding.

Five brown bears were born this year at Noboribetsu Bear Ranch. One of them comes to Saholo! ! ! ! There, we held an emergency project ☆ A bear weight gain quiz. Measure on April 28th, the day before the opening, and predict how much weight you will gain in the week until May 5th Children's Day. Those who hit the perfect weight will receive a Bear Mountain annual pass for this season♪ During Golden Week, you will be able to see the impressive brown bear and cute bear. ■A bear has arrived at Saholo! A special cage for bears will be set up for a limited time from April 29th to May 31st. *As we are a child, we may not be able to view the site depending on the climate and physical condition. We cannot even touch each other. Thank you for your understanding. ■Kiri bear weight quiz: April 29th to May 16th Please predict the weight of your bear as it grows rapidly and post it in the application box. Those who receive the 2010 Bear Mountain Annual Pass will be given to those who receive the Perfect Award. Reference weight: 4/22 5100g, 4/23 5200g, 4/24 5500g, 4/25 5700g, 4/26 5700g, 4/27 5800g