Today, work was carried out to anesthetize the bear. Inspections and data are collected, which is important for the health management of bears, but veterinarians and zookeepers must work in a well-organized manner so as not to put a burden on the bears. Body measurements (size measurement), blood sampling, body temperature measurement, weight measurement, mouth check, etc. were performed. When anesthetized, it is also a valuable place where you can directly touch the bear, which you cannot normally touch. How much fat has been lost in the fall due to winter sleep, and are there any wounds or diseases on the body? It is necessary to touch and confirm things that cannot be seen just by looking at them at the time of anesthesia. Or one more thing. In order for customers to feel familiar with the bear's abilities and size, we will also work on the exhibits. I took a foot mold, trimmed a little hair, and took a picture of the work scene. This photo shows the size of the bear's paws and the staff's hands, and the foot mold. I've tried various methods of foot molding through trial and error, but this time I used ink juice to remove the foot mold. It may have been the most beautiful I've ever taken! The toes of bears are actually bigger than their little fingers! (In the photo, both humans and bears have their right hands) Even so, the bear's claws are magnificent...! [Breeding staff: Ito]