The bear panel in the center of the bulletin board has also been covered with plastic to protect it from the winter. The pond that was once crowded with frogs and salamanders laying their eggs in the spring is now quiet. The bear pond has also been drained! 　 ↑Last year, the straw that the bear used to hide in the winter was on display. Will I sleep again this year? ! I entered the park for the first time in a while. It was quiet with snow piling up in places (^^) [Keeper: Ito]

When I was sorting through my photos, I found some from last year and couldn't help but look at them nostalgically. BEAR Mt. I would like to upload some photos that look abstract (←also abstract ^^;). 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 　 We are really happy when bears act according to their own will and show us the dynamism of life. [Keeper: Ito]

Currently, the bears are living in the animal enclosure and sub-paddock (playground). They eat food in the animal pen, sleep, bask in the sun in the sub-paddock, get back rubs... After eating the food, they all fall asleep with full stomachs. MISUMI's amazing "Hara" is full! Eat only what you like and eat the rest... Mr. Joyner! I hope they eat it properly without leaving any leftovers. Well, our preparations for winter are progressing at a steady pace. Removing electric fences, draining water from facilities, preparing vehicles in the park for wintering, installing control panels on the grids of animal enclosures, maintaining roads, moving offices...It's something that happens every year, but every year I find myself thinking, ``Wow, that's all there is to it!'' I'm sure we're not the only ones who feel like winter is getting closer and closer. Bears, please do your best to prepare your bodies for winter (^u^)/ [Keeper: Ito]

Today we also prepared a rope ring for Santa's plaything. He didn't seem to mind the tree branch I had thrown at him, just sniffing it... After all, his eyes were on Takurin. push! It seems like you're curious about the unique elasticity. Can you see anything...? 　 　 Do bears and humans alike want to put their hands on Wakka? Santa's eyes are serious! 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Last time I put it in the pond and played with it. I like him (^^) However, Santa suddenly looked up and looked outside the fence. Heavy machinery was being used today to maintain the roads in the park, and this is something Santa has never seen before. I trotted over to check on him, but he suddenly became scared and ran away in a panic. When I got closer, it was bigger than I expected! Did you think so? The bear was fine, but Santa was keeping an eye on him. Today was a very exciting day for Santa. [Keeper: Ito] Happy pumpkin snack♪

Bear Mountain = Bear Well, it's obvious that there are bears, but there are also goats. He usually lives in a shed near the animal shelter, but this fall he even went on a business trip to a place near the bus stop (^^) He is a Saanen breed native to Switzerland and has a large body. (They have great strength too!) Left: Yuki-chan Right: Atsuko-chan Atsuko has horns. We sometimes butt heads, whether we're on good terms or not. When I went on a business trip, customers called out to me, ``Hello, Yuki-chan,'' even though they didn't know my name. After all, the name Yuki is a standard name for a goat! All of the bears at Bear Mountain are male, and among the keepers they are idols. When Atsuko is in a bad mood, she sometimes lashes out at the hand you hold out to her, but she also has that annoying side... (*´U｀*) The goats have also grown their winter coats, and are they ready to survive the winter? The snow from the other day had completely melted and the sun was warm today. The goats were also basking in the sun and looking comfortable. [Keeper: Ito]

I came to work today and was surprised! After all, the weather in the mountains is completely different...it's snowing! snow! The ski resort is also clean. The road to the animal shelter is also clean. Is it “juyuki” instead of rime? ! The branches sagged under the weight of the snow, creating a beautiful tunnel! How will the bears react to this year's first heavy snowfall? I immediately took Santa out to the sub paddock. 　First of all, I'll give you a back rub. I'm carefully covering all the trees... trotting around! It really looks like fun~ (´▽｀)／ Dengurigaeshi! They have fun by intentionally sliding their feet, fiddling with snowballs floating in the water with their paws, and even try to climb trees. I received a rubber cable ring (I didn't need it when the ski lift was being repaired), so I gave it to him, and after chewing on it, he started playing with it by putting it through his front legs. Santa is 7 years old, the youngest at Bear Mountain, and still quite a naughty boy (^^) We were very happy to see Santa having so much fun. ···but! I thought this snow would stop and melt soon, but it didn't stop even after noon or after dark. The roads within the resort grounds were so deep that snowplows were dispatched... There was more than 15cm of snow on the roof of the animal house; I was scared to go home by car. Is it time for wild bears to shut up? That's what I thought when I saw the white mountains. [Keeper: Ito]

It rained last night in the town of Shintoku, which is only about 15km away from Sahoro. The weather forecast was for it to turn into snow, but the temperature continued to rain as the temperature did not drop. Was it not that cold? When I went to work thinking this, I was suddenly greeted with a snowy landscape from around the first station of Karikachi Pass. °. °. °. °. ヽ. However, during this time of year, the temperature rises during the day, so it melts quickly. It rains and melts, it rains and melts again, and then it turns into root snow and snow begins to accumulate. Snow that melts during the day turns into water, and if the road remains wet and cools at night, it can lead to ice burns and accidents. If you drive a car, have you changed your tires yet? Sahoro Resort Hotel will be closed for maintenance until November 22nd, but we had some cute guests this morning!

Good evening, this is Kurokawa, this is my first time writing a blog. My blog debut is today, but I have been working as a zookeeper at Bear Mountain since it opened. What I have is food to give to the bears. The contents include beets, corn, and bear pellets that are in season. Soak these with water and mix to complete the rice (bear version). There's something written on the box, what should you read? Hint: Hi○ma It's so heavy! Shoot quickly! Also add carrots. Carrots alone weigh 12 kg. Bears love carrots! I eat a lot. We also give pumpkins, apples, watermelons, etc. depending on the season. Seeing them eating happily is a moment of bliss for us. I love Misumi... I usually leave them like this in each room and wait for the bears to return. I tried decorating! (Scary...;) [Keeper: Kurokawa]

Today is anesthesia day. Blood sampling, weight measurement, physical measurements, etc. All must be completed while the bear is sleeping. As for the bears, of course they'll be given anesthesia by injections, so there's no reason they're in a good mood (｀△´)≡3 One bear makes a growling sound, and another bear threatens to face a blowgun that has fallen on the floor and says, ``You're the one who made me hurt!'' However, today's canter didn't get angry, didn't make any noise, and didn't make a sound even though the needle was stuck in it... As if he had just reached some kind of enlightenment, he remained calm and held his head in a dignified manner. Everyone couldn't help but be impressed by the ``manly'' appearance of Canta. Now, once the bear is completely asleep, work begins. Feel the bear's body to see if it's in good shape for the winter. He has thick winter fur...it's so fluffy (*^u^*) Are there any scratches on his body? The soles of your feet are quite soft! 　Weight measurement. Place the bear on the sheet and lift it up. Oh...it's heavy! ! 　Blood collection. The work was carried out under falling snow. The air hurts now! Anesthesia work is an opportunity to do things you wouldn't normally be able to do. I'm sure you don't like being pricked, but I hope the bears do their best! [Keeper: Ito]

Today, more than two weeks after "It's about to snow!" on October 10th, it finally snowed. I'm sorry for being a liar even though I declared, "I'll be down in mid-October." I apologize for the inconvenience, but I took a photo of the blue sky and white mountains from in front of the Sahoro Resort Hotel, so please excuse me. (*_ _) Now, what the bears are doing is undergoing an autumn health checkup, which includes weighing them. We received 788 entries for the October event weight guessing contest. Those who answered correctly will receive next year's annual passport as a gift, so I'm sure you all looked carefully and expected that. The correct answer will be announced on the web on December 1st, so please wait patiently. The breeding staff has also been very busy since the zoo closed! He is wearing warm winter clothes to work outside, and his body looks as big as a bear before winter. With their large bodies, they not only perform health checkups and take care of the bears, but also work at a rapid pace to clean up before the snow piles up.

I had released a rainbow trout into the pond in the hopes that the bears would chase it, but perhaps because the pond was deep, it was very rare for me to catch it, even with the help of a skilled Hirotake joiner. Therefore, we decided to carry out a ``strategy to lower the water level of the pond'' toward the final day. Remove mud from the pond and open the valve to ensure clean water is constantly flowing. 　→　　　This is what happened The bear's reaction when it first saw a pond with little water was very interesting! It seemed different from usual with its front paws, as if checking to make sure there was no water. The effect of making it shallower is that the bear is strongly attached to the pond and does not leave it. Particularly characteristic were: ・Hirotake → The type who aims properly and catches it (and he is used to it and has good skills) ・Joiner → The type who just searches under the rocks (Joyner is the big butt in the photo) ・Kumaemon → The one who guesses and leaves things to his own strength (He is usually confident, but he was panicking when he let it escape)　 　 　 It was a great result that even the bears who had not been very interested in fish showed signs of searching for them. Fishing is one of the things that bears learn from their mother when they are little bears, but they learn from their own experiences and become better at it. They sometimes learn things by observing and imitating the behavior of other bears! Many people were surprised when they saw bears showing agile movements, perhaps because they usually have a strong image of them moving slowly. The bears were able to eat their fill, and it must have been food for them to survive the winter. Although we are now closed for this season, we will continue to update you on the bears' current status on our blog. Thank you very much for visiting us. We are relieved that we have finally settled in. Now I hope the bears can sleep... (^^) [Keeper: Ito]

Bear Mountain has only one day left in its 2008 season. The weather has changed from yesterday's rain and fog, and we can see the mountains in the distance clearly. We have had many visitors this season, so on behalf of Bear Mountain, I would like to say a few words of gratitude from Misumi. Although he speaks quickly, I think he is probably saying "thank you"!? The movement of his mouth that makes it look like he is talking is a behavior unique to Misumi.

The bears' fur has also become winter-soaked, and the appearance has become voluminous. It seems that mokomoro fashion is popular recently (?!) If that's the case, I think that joiners are keeping the trend in check these days (laughs) Spring → Autumn The size is completely different. (^^;) It's not just because of the fur that it looks bigger because it eats in the fall, but when I weighed my joiner last year, I found that it didn't look as big as I expected. What's going on with his hair? I want to touch that fluffy fur (although I can't) A joiner who hustles and plays on a small mound of endpoints. I was playing for almost 20 minutes today. 　 　 　　　Red-bellied Woodpecker Discovery! It was suddenly cold, as if I had returned to myself after playing with enthusiasm. I'm surprised at how quickly the changeover is. [Zookeeper: Ito]

When I was sorting out the equipment in the room, I heard a clacking sound from the ventilation opening. I thought that the staff was inspecting the ventilation openings, but I didn't know what was going on, so I went to see what was going on in front of the glass, and Hirotake appeared with an aluminum lid in it. "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Hooray!" I was wandering around for some reason, so I wondered if I would do anything. I thought so, but sure enough, he did it. It seems that he has stretched out his back and stretched out his hands to find a new toy. Very proudly, I went into the pond and started playing. In the middle of the video, there is a scene where Hirotake stands up with his forelimbs in between. I'm sure the viewer probably felt it, but don't you think that expresses the emotion of "Yay!" with your whole body?! (laughs) I can't get angry when I see such a thing... ( ́ー') I can only say that please moderate the pranks. As an aside, I've heard that "playing with tools" is a sign of high intelligence. As I looked around to see if there was anything to play with, I wondered if that was really the case. [Zookeeper: Ito] *Hirotake Gallery playing proudly*

The bus driver picked up chestnuts for me. It hurts and I can't (^^;) hold it How does a bear attack a mussel?! Hirotake is very interested in the chestnuts that have fallen, and immediately begins to play with them with their front paws. Put it in your mouth...　I threw it away. But I'm going to eat it again soon. The video ended in the middle, but after this, I was able to crack the iga with my fingernails and dexterously take out the contents and eat it. Deliciously mog-mog-mog- (^u^) If I can get chestnuts again, I would like to give them to them. [Zookeeper: Ito]

Hmmm... Hmmm... Whoa?! 　It was ZZZ Makoto Theater (laughs) In the evening, Inuo returns to the beast house. The bear watch is accurate. [Zookeeper: Ito]

Shrubbery in the center of the bare point. When creating the bare point, this is the only place where the natural state was deliberately left. It's a lot of space, and it might be a bit of a waste as it is. Last year, I dug a hole and created a pond. This spring, I was happy to see that the Ezo frog and the Ezo salamander came to lay eggs! It was (^^) very popular not only with children but also with adults Now we are digging a field to transplant seedlings that we have been increasing by cuttings since last year! Kuma's "Autumn Dessert" We are planning to transplant 3 species of Kokuwa, Miyama Matatabi and Yama grapes + Mizunara seedlings that have been shaded by other trees in the garden. Ecchi Otchi ・・・ Steady work in shifts ( ́△';) The roots of the sassa tree, which have multiplied quickly over the course of a few years, stand in the way. The vitality of bamboo is amazing! I managed to pioneer it. That's all for today! I want you to somehow get through the harsh Sahoro winter here. The saplings are still unreliable, but I will try to put their life into their strength. Hopefully, we will be able to prepare and grow the field next spring. When it grows and bears fruit, you can also use the real thing to guide your customers. Of course, it is delicious even if it is eaten by humans. I want the bears to eat a lot. My dreams are only growing, but it's hard to do it by myself for the time being! (laughs) [Zookeeper: Ito]

The BGM at the Bear Mountain ticket office is the Ghibli series. A joiner with a splendid stomach like Toro is playing alone today. Dokan is located in the largest stream in the park. I knew I was playing there somehow, but today I was able to see the decisive moment when I got into the game. (There is a dokan at the end of the walk) Glance "Did you find out here..." I can't see the figure, but I can hear the jab-jab. I'm probably playing in the water in the thumping. Hello from the other side, I grabbed the camera and looked left and right, saying, "Which way do you come out!?" On the way, I thought that I might be being played by a joiner (laughs) After playing, I took a nap Zoom, good morning, and after Hirune, I was playing in the wrong place. Lying on my back and playing on the (^^) drooping branches, and today was "a day of snags". 　　 < Inuo> sword...?　　　　　　　　　　　　 What on earth were you doing...? Just looking at the photo now makes me laugh.　[Zookeeper: Ito]

Fight off the slime that infests the beast house! The high-pressure squadron is here! Today is the day to wash the animal house with a pressure washer. We set out in full defense. (It's hot) All ← "Wash Green" Pressure blows away the slime that cannot be removed by daily brushing alone! The fog is already forming in the room, and you can't see the enemy... Still, not to be outdone, wash and wash! The special move is "Zero Distance / Injection" This will also take one shot ★ of stubborn dirt However, there is an accident with our reliable weapon "high-pressure washer". The water pressure is weak, and it's slipping! What if. It's time for the bears that have already been outside to come back. Impatient washing, green! Well, I'm going to do it so far today, so the mission is over. All you have to do is sleep comfortably in a shiny room! ( ́v') / [Zookeeper: Washing Green]

The days of strong winds continued. The leaves have already fallen and the outlook is clear. 　The pedestrian bridge is also like this, Mt. Sahoro is also refreshing, continuing from the 12th, we will present salmon today. Did you smell it when the time came? A lot of bears gathered, so I fillet one salmon into quarters and gave it to them. 　Satisfied after eating: Shingo ducks in the grassland behind the pond This is also satisfying: Hirune on the cave (left: Hirotake, right: Rokuta) Hirotake always sleeps here, but today there was a rare customer. Back wondering where to sleep. 　Here's a good thing... Hirotake gets on his stomach and starts playing with dead branches. 　Rokta is awake and staring, "What are you doing?" 　I went to bed... (about 40 minutes of Hirune TIME) Congratulations! Right around this time, I was getting ready for the next salmon. Did you smell it? 　When I thought about it, the locta was again ... ZZZ It looks good. You have a good sleeping face, and (^^) it seems that the good weather will continue for a while.　[Zookeeper: Ito]

Bear Mountain is briefly introduced in the special feature "What Zoos Can Do Now" in everblue, a free magazine that considers the future of the earth and environmental issues. It's a free magazine, so if you see it somewhere, please pick it up! It seems that you can see it in the web magazine on the 17th (Friday).

The weather was strange today, and just when I thought it was pleasantly sunny, it rained and the sky was busy. These days, the bears seem to like to meditate. When I finished eating, I sat on the side of the road, looked up at the sky, smelled the wind, and the hair was sparkling in the soft sunlight, and it was a picturesque scene. 　Kumaemon Joiner Hungry Ponder... Hirotake Empty Face Mittakunai! 　Again the joiner was also resting here during this time Kouta was sitting in an unusual position. Can you see well in the distance? It's true that the sun feels good at the change of seasons (^^) 《Notice》 I got a lot of salmon at an event in September, so I froze some and kept them. So, I would like to give it to the bears as a snack! It's not an event like it was in September. In addition, the salmon is in the state of Ruibe! The number of bottles is small, and it is only a small snack, so please (^▽^) imagine that the time may vary slightly due to the gathering of bears, etc., please understand. Date: Sunday, October 12 around 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Location: Bear Point It's a small gift, but if you have time, please come! [Zookeeper: Ito]

I'm running out of space, so Part 2! In the evening, Inuo wakes up. At this time, everyone gathers to return to the barn. 　A thoughtful joiner. Inuo goes to the Sutasuta Beast House... A few minutes later, in the same place as the ! ? Joyner I saw here, Hirotake is also meditating... "Bears, how was your day?" I'd love to hear the answer. Because they don't speak the language, they must be trying to convey something with their whole body. Bears may be discovering new things that we don't even know about. What kind of greetings did they exchange with the bears they were friendly with? I think it's also important for us not to miss their message. Thank you for another day today!　[Zookeeper: Ito]