On August 31, 2026, a 24-year-old male Ezo brown bear, Moko, passed away. Since around 2019, he has frequently been suffering from lameness due to arthropathy and spondylosis, and we have been taking time off from work and taking medication to monitor his progress. During the winter of 2025, I spent a lot of time fiddling with things and went to sleep. Since March 2026, he has been unable to stand up, and after treatment and treatment for bedsores, he was able to stand up on March 25th and gradually recovered.In May, he was released in a sub-paddock, and from July, in consultation with a veterinarian, he was able to undergo rehabilitation in a zoo. At the park, Moko played with her beloved Mitt, ate delicious food such as watermelon, and followed Moko's pace and will. On August 2nd, due to a fight with another individual, he became unable to stand and became bedridden again. We continued to treat him by placing mats to prevent pressure ulcers and changing his medication, but his hind legs became almost completely paralyzed, and the pressure ulcers progressed rapidly, including necrosis of the muscle tissue. Even if we continue with the treatment, there is no hope that Moko will recover, and Moko will continue to suffer, and all the staff members discussed that Moko will not be able to live like Moko, and we have made the difficult decision to euthanize Moko. An autopsy was performed immediately after the procedure, and severe spondylosis was confirmed. He was a gluttonous and kind bear who had a big presence and got along well with his good friends Mitt and the late Ataro, and listened carefully to what the staff had to say. Thank you for supporting and loving Moco, who has worked hard at Bear Mountain for a long time. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the staff. September 6, 2026 There are currently 9 Ezo brown bears kept at our facility.
