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Starting this year, the number of Bear Point exhibition corners has increased and the content has been enriched. There is a variety of things to see, including the experience of observing brown bears in winter, what they usually eat, and a replica of the position-detecting transmitter they wear around their necks. The space next to the pond is stocked with everything from reference books to picture books about bears. There is a bench so you can relax and enjoy reading. By reading the book and seeing a real bear, you may be convinced or make new discoveries! Well, I received a "thank you card" from the first graders of Shintoku Elementary School, whom I invited during the pre-opening. Each person sent a picture of a bear and a comment, and all of the cards made me smile. The thank you cards we received are also displayed in the exhibition corner. This year, a new exhibition space has been created next to the pond. Please take a look.

Do you all remember the story about MIX last time? ? Since then, Santa and Kouji have continued to mix in the sub paddock. Santa occasionally made threatening noises and seemed to be following Kouji's behavior with his eyes, but Kouji didn't really care and seemed to be taking it easy. This is an adult reaction. <Santa follows Kouji's actions with his eyes> At one point, the wrestling game got heated and they even got up and pushed each other, but they soon calmed down and from then on, each of them took a bath, rubbed each other's backs, and did not interfere with each other. 　 <I witnessed Kouji's back rub, and he immediately stopped bathing and Santa also started giving back rubs> A few days after starting the sub paddock MIX, there was no threat, and after sniffing and saying hello, they bathed separately, looked outside and rested, and seemed relaxed. After observation and discussion, we decided that the mix of Santa and Kouji is now complete, and we are currently starting an arranged meeting with Canta. [Breeding: Ito]

I previously talked about how we invited the first graders of an elementary school in Shintoku Town to Bear Mountain the day before the opening on April 29th, but in reality the event was canceled on the day of the event because Kusashi Minami Elementary School had closed classes due to influenza. But today, the students came to Bear Mountain as part of their class. Were you looking forward to it? Anyway, I'm full of energy! ! First, get on the bear watching bus and get close to brown bears! ``It was there...'' ``There were two of them here too.'' ``What's that dog's name?'' Huh? Two birds? ? You haven't learned how to count yet. It's not a dog. It's a bear. I will move on while saying such things. I was still excited when I arrived at Bear Point. Even though the teacher scolds him, saying, ``You can't run,'' he can't sit still as the bears look behind the glass. The Hirotake in front of me is an expert at catching fish. Everyone is yelling and telling me, ``Look, there's a rainbow trout right under my feet!'' This time I observed it from the promenade course. Then, right below the promenade, there was a roaring sound like ``gwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatu'' (ノ゜?゜)ノ Apparently, a wrestling match had begun. The children, who had been energetic until just a moment ago, suddenly became quiet at the sound of the sound, and even the teacher stepped back and said, ``It's amazing!'' At first, the energy you said about ``sumo wrestling with a bear'' went away, right? Orikou listened to the teacher and headed home, her face straining as if she was feeling nervous. Wild brown bears also live in Shintoku Town. Although it was a short time, all of our staff members hope that what we learned from what we saw today will be put to good use and that no accidents will occur. Even so, the brown bear's growl was tens or hundreds of times more effective than the teacher's thunder. It might be interesting to try it as a ringtone (￣ー+￣)

picture? ! What does bear matchmaking do? You who thought...(@△@)/ There is also arranged marriage in the bear world. Simply put, meeting someone you know is called ``Omiai''! First, the bear is placed face-to-face in a limited space or cage, and the bear is made to recognize the other person through sight, smell, and hearing. At this stage, zookeepers observe the bears' compatibility with each other. Depending on the bear, the reaction varies, such as sniffing, banging on the door excitedly, making threatening sounds from its mouth, or simply falling asleep looking in a different direction as if it's not interested at all. The matchmaking continues for several days while checking the compatibility between the bears. (However, if we are not compatible, we may arrange an arranged meeting over several weeks to several months.) Once the arranged meeting is over, the next step is to have them live together in the same space (MIX). The most difficult decision is when transitioning from arranged marriage to MIX. In case of a fight, Jeep is always on standby to intervene. Currently, Santa from last year's Noboribetsu Bear Farm is meeting and mixing with old members of Bear Mountain. Santa, who is 8 years old, is a fast-moving bear who gives the impression of being young and energetic. I finished the MIX with Hirotake and am currently doing the MIX with Koji. We will also bring you the latest updates on MIX, so please look forward to it! [Breeding: Ito]

I found a customer aiming with a telephoto lens like a bazooka from the promenade! ! It looks like this. ``What are they aiming for?'' I thought, zooming in at 18x ​​like a single-lens reflex camera... I found a figure sleeping next to a puddle and at the base of a tree, using a tree as a pillow. If you look closely, you might see that its eyes are open. ? ? We also rent out telescopes, so be sure to observe the bears so you don't miss them! With a height of 5m, you can see the new buds up close.

It's been this season. When I came back from a walk, I found a tick on my face. Moreover, Moko has two Σ ( ゚□ ゚;) When you return from playing outside, check your clothes and body for ticks! Sarah & Moko

♪ I had a little song in my head called Umeha - Bloomed / Saku - Cherry Blossom Still Isna ♪ , so I thought that the cherry blossoms would bloom after the plum blossoms. However, Karikatsu Kogen Park was the opposite, and today, when the cherry blossoms began to end, the plum blossoms began to bloom. So, I immediately went to see the cherry blossoms ☆ If the weather is good as it is, it will be in full bloom from this weekend! ?? Along Route 38, there is a sign saying "Plum Garden in Bloom". Sarah & Moko

Canta's forehead, which was introduced as "cured" in September last year. In addition, hair is falling out in two places. Is it too much marking? Or is it because of the change of seasons? Canter looks like two bumps above the eyes. It's easy to identify individuals, but it's cured, isn't ( ̄(エ) ̄) it?

Sahoro in spring. We are approaching the cherry blossom viewing season so much that I don't think I can (ToT) work on such a day. The cherry blossoms under the national highway sign are also in full bloom! The rows of cherry blossom trees in Karikatsu Kogen Park are also in full bloom ♪ I took a cherry blossom viewing walk with Sara and Moko, but the two of them were far from cherry blossoms...what are they staring at??? Tomorrow (5/11), the cherry blossom festival will be held at Shintoku Shrine Mountain, about 15 minutes by car from Bear Mountain. Sahoro Resort will also open a stall to sell hotel maid bread! There is also an event called "Yellow Flower of Happiness". Near the cherry blossom festival venue, let's plant daffodils at Shintokuyama Ski Resort and make the slopes yellow with happiness! This is the strategy. After experiencing the bear, please come and see the cherry blossoms, plant daffodils, and feel the breath of spring ヾ (〃^∇^)

Thick clouds are approaching from the direction of Mt. Sahoro, and it seems that it will rain for the first time in a long time?! It is an empty pattern. The previous "They came again this year" is part 1, and I will secretly (^^) watch the growth of the Ezo red frog from now on. Eggs laid in the pond in the center of Bear Point, if you look at them for the first time in 6 days The black part (embryo) inside the egg was approaching the shape of a tadpole from the round. The parent frogs, of which there were more than 10, have completely disappeared, It is a quiet pond. 【Breeding: Ito】 〜Inuo today〜 "Take a bath and refresh"

Is it because the bears behave well on a daily basis (?!) Sahoro has nice weather today. Today I saw the forecast of cloudiness and wore long sleeves, but I failed ... It's so hot that even I get sweaty, so I wonder if the bears are also like "I didn't like it"? ?? I found Suzunosuke bathing in the river! Inuo goes to the shade of the tree beside the 3 shelter and is lying ... ( ́e').・ ゚ ゚ In the stream, in the sasayab, in the shade of the trees, etc., each person knows a place to cool off in their own way. 【Breeding: Ito】

On the last day of GW, the cherry blossoms at Sahoro Resort belatedly began to bloom. Therefore, I will declare the flowering of cherry blossoms without permission!!! (And the flowering status without permission) Shinnai Pond Ezo Yamazakura Will it bloom tomorrow? On the way to the pond, the greenery of the shoots is dazzling. Also, there are people walking comfortably on the water in canoes ☆ Some of the Chishima cherry blossoms in front of the hotel are in bloom. A row of cherry blossom trees in Karikatsu Kogen Park. It blooms in five parts and pink flowers stand out. Under the national highway sign at the entrance of Sahoro Resort is about three parts blooming. Since it is a large resort site, it blooms differently depending on the location. It feels good ♪ to rent an MTB and see the cherry blossoms while cycling. On Sunday, May 10, the "Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held at Shintoku Shrine Mountain, which is about 15 minutes by car from Bear Mountain. If you haven't seen cherry blossoms yet, how about a trip to cherry blossoms, bears, and soba noodles? [Good news for those who worked hard at GW! ] There must be many people who couldn't take a break from GW (x_x;)! So GW, thank you for your hard work. With that feeling, a 24-hour stay plan limited to May is now available! Check-in at 2pm Check-in is at 2pm, so watch bears at Bear Mountain, cycle to see the cherry blossoms, eat delicious food, relax at the hotel and get rid of GW fatigue! Click here for details

"Rainbow trout," Kumaemon said, starting to stretch. Stretch your right leg and you're ready to go. And I know that rainbow trout will be dropped from above at the pond, so I put in a "chodai" pose for the first time in a long time. I make a splash to appeal. Right next to the "chodai" pose, when I saw the joiner looking for rainbow trout with his face to secure it on his own... It seems that he caught a rainbow trout, and he is eating it in his hand! !! When I realized that I couldn't (ToT) get them to strike a pose, I put my face in the pond water and started looking for rainbow trout. Bears also learn by "looking."

I was blessed with the weather today, so I went for a walk with anticipation, "Will plum and cherry blossoms bloom soon?" The daffodils near the entrance of Sahoro Resort have opened ♪ their flowers. It was a bud until yesterday, but it's amazing that it blooms so much in one day. And the cherry blossom buds under the entrance sign have also become ♪ much plump. The plum garden of Karikatsu Kogen Park across the national highway. The white flowers of Kobushi were blooming! The plum buds still look hard... After all, we are "dumplings rather than flowers" (Fukino tou) ρ ( ゚ ゚ ゚ ) σ ( ゚ ゚ ゚ ゚ ゚ ) Sara & Moko

Golden Week has started and many customers are visiting. Thank you!! Well, a small pond in the center of Bear Point. It is a pond made by the zookeeper, but a cute customer came again this year. It is an Ezo red frog. When I look at the rocky area, I see eggs! Since it was not yesterday, did it spawn from last night to this morning? There are about 10 Ezo red frogs in the pond, and they are chirping with beautiful voices, "Coowa, coo." It is a very popular frog not only for children but also for adults. Last year, spawning was confirmed on May 2, and this year it was a day late on May 3. I'm (^^) looking forward to becoming a tadpole in the pond from now on. 【Breeding: Ito】

In the brown bear exhibition room in Bear Point, we made a diary of winter going, a DVD video related to winter stay, and a replica of the room used for winter going. As shown in the photo above, a board is attached to the lattice door so that it will not be stimulated too much even if light or humans enter or leave the animal house. The board has a window so you can observe what's going on, and the zookeeper checks the bears with a flashlight every day to see if they are sleeping and if there is ice to prevent dehydration. When I looked inside, I saw something on the sleeping straw. I'm there! !! Please come and experience winter observation with a flashlight in hand. Breeding: Miyano

At this time of year, the leaves of the trees are not yet attached, so the view is good and the panoramic scenery such as the distant mountains spreads out. As I walked along the promenade course, Lokuta appeared on my right. When you zoom in, you will find yourself sleeping comfortably with your big face (chin) resting on your forelegs. My Udemakura? (*^▽^*) When you're asleep, it's a chance time to take a closer look! Please take a look at the soles of your feet, nails, ears, and other details!

The wind has been blowing since last night. Thanks to the wind, the heat is beaten. I found one brown bear in the direction of Bear Point from the promenade! In the picture on the left, can you see where the bears are? When I zoomed in... I saw the back view. Do you understand? You may be cooling off with a large body like this. If you can spot such a brown bear, you are an expert at Bear Mountain! ☆GW weather forecast☆ (as of 5/1) Please refer to 5/2 (Sat) Sunny 17°C 5/3 (Sun) Cloudy 16°C 5/4 (Mon) Cloudy 15°C 5/5 (Tue) Cloudy then sunny 15°C 5/6 (Wed) Sunny and cloudy 15°C * Temperature is the predicted maximum temperature

When Bear Mountain opens, it will suddenly be warm today. The temperature during the day rose to 23 ° C. The snow in the park is melting steadily and clean water is flowing in the stream.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I found Mizubasho there again this year. 　 It is a stream in front of Bear Point, right next to the bus road. The nature in the park is finally in full swing. Dipping in the cold water, Clinton blurted out, "It snowed heavily on Sunday four days ago, but suddenly it got hot."

Today Bear Mountain is open. It's been a month since I woke up from winter, but I'm still sleepy. Even though it is open, there is still snow and I am still sleepy. I'm Koji. He is 17 years old this year. I experienced winter stay three times. When I was sleeping at Bear Point, many customers could see my sleeping face. Hey crazy. But it feels good.

We will start business for 2009 from today. During the winter period, all animals were kept alive, which is the original ecology, in captivity, and spent the winter without eating food for about 100 days. After a long winter, the brown bears are still living well on Bear Mountain this season. This season, we hope that safety measures will be our top priority, and that you will not only have an emotional experience, but also that Bear Mountain will be an opportunity to think about nature conservation and coexistence with wild animals. More like Hokkaido and more like Tokachi. We look forward to seeing you there.

Bear Mountain and Sahoro Country Club (golf course) have opened ♪ from today The green season has finally begun☆ I'm happy (*^▽^*) that customers come to see us Well, in commemoration of the opening of Bear Mountain and the golf course, which got off to a spring-like start (?) One ☆ I went for a walk with MTB A plaza that entered Sahoro Resort from the national highway. Daffodils are about to bloom to welcome everyone☆ On the way to the golf course across the national highway, there was a D51, an eco-trolley, and a scenic café. We couldn't go inside, so we couldn't see what it was like. (>_<;)。 Arrived at the golf course! But I was still playing, so I went back without stopping by. The plum garden and cherry blossom trees were also "still a long way off". Sara & Moko left) When I came back from a walk, there was a tick in the upper part of Sarah's left eye (No? ゚)ノ Let's check the ticks when you come back from playing outside! Right) Moko has changed hair and has winter hair like a mohawk. 30 minutes after returning from the walk Already Zzz ... oO (Dream)

It was an open day blessed with fine weather. When I went to look for a bear on the promenade course... I immediately heard a threatening voice saying, "Gao!" !! I found two suspicious horses ☆ Will it start in wrestling? When I looked at it, nothing happened, and the other party walked away, but the remaining bear still seems to be worried about marking a nearby standing tree! Even if it is not so rough (^^;; There was a tree bark on the back. I was worried about what would happen when it snowed 4 days ago (4/25), but the bears are living well surrounded by the spring sun. Thank you <(_ _)> for your continued support of Bear Mountain this season.