Shizuoka’s Izu Shaboten Zoo welcomes adorable new baby llama
There is a new adorable face on the block at Izu Shaboten Zoo. On 3 October 2020, the zoo welcomed in a new baby llama,…
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Meet Kei: an abandoned newborn anteater lovingly cared for by a Shizuoka zoo’s staff
The Izu Shaboten Zoo is located in the city of Ito, Shizuoka prefecture, and has all sorts of animals such as capybaras, chimpanzees, and kangaroos….
First Sand Cat Born in Japan to Make Its Public Debut
Nasu Animal Kingdom zoo in Tochigi Prefecture recently welcomed a new member to their family: a female kitten sand cat. The cat, still to be…
Giant Panda, Tantan, to be returned to China after 20 years in Kobe Zoo
Long-time, much-loved resident of Kobe City Oji Zoo, Tantan the panda will be making her way home to China this summer after 2 decades living…
Desert Sand Cats, The World’s Smallest Wild Cat Species Are Coming to Japan!
Desert Sand Cats, the world’s smallest wild cat species are coming to Japan! From March 20, 2020, Nasu Animal Kingdom will be welcoming the new…
Cuddle up with super derpy Kiwi pretending to be a Kiwi fruit keychain and plushie
Japanese retailer Felissimo already boasts a cuddly evolving from egg to King Penguin plushie as part of its cute and quirky YOU+MORE! series (a play…
Popular “Animal Onsen” at Chikozan Park Children’s Zoo Open Through March 2020
Bathing Japanese Macaques and Capybaras According to the Saitama Shimbun, the popular “Animal Onsen” hot springs at Chikozan Park Children’s Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama…
Tanuki’s Reaction to Overturning Her Bowl is Relatable to Anyone Who’s Ever Dropped Food
The tanuki, also known as raccoon dog, is a creature often found in Japanese mythology. According to legends, they can magically transform, even taking on…
A Memorable Excursion to Idyllic Takataki Lake – Part 2: Scenic Walk, Museum and Shrine
Continuing from last week, when we reviewed the quaint and scenic Kominato Line which purrs along with its diesel engine and diminutive two-carriage length on…
It’s Love At First Sight For This Penguin And A Cardboard Panel Of A Kawaii Kemono Friends Character
You’re never too old to fall in love, as one penguin living at the Tobu Zoo in Saitama Prefecture proved when he met what soon…
Super Chill Capybara Has No Issue With Excited Goats Climbing All Over Him
You probably don’t need much convincing to appreciate Capybara as perhaps the most chill critters of the animal kingdom, as they have an established reputation…
Red Panda Tries To Intimidate A Tiny Enemy That Set Foot Inside Its Cozy Home
Tiny as they can be, a lot of us have a fear of bugs. It turns out humans aren’t the only species that get chills…
Having A Rough Day? Watch These Capybara Cuddling Up By A Fire
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Japan has fallen in love with the Capybara, a large but adorable and remarkably relaxed rodent that at…
Meerkats vs. A Rake Is The Battle Of The Century
We’ve seen zoos and aquariums in Japan filled with funny and cute antics from penguins, raccoons, and even anteaters, but meerkats are a new, but…
Herd Of Rabbits Devours A Terrified Bear-Pumpkin At The Zoo
You’d never see a bear getting attacked by a herd of rabbits in the wild, but at Kahoku Children’s Zoo in Yamagata Prefecture, the tables…