Deep-sea creature — with ‘glass’ shell — discovered as new species off Japan. See it
[New Paper] Meet Delectopecten thermus, a new species of Glass Scallop from a deep-sea hot vent in Okinawa Trough, Japan! We ...
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Why wagyu beef and cows from Japan are so expensive
Produced in Japan and prized for its rich marbling and ... and there are many myths about wagyu farms and the way the animals are treated, from getting daily massages to being fed beer.
Japan’s ‘most dangerous zoo’ says it will fight closure
A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...
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The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara
The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone ...
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Pet euthanasia and culling in Japan: How kill rates dropped — and the challenges that remain
In a 2023 survey published in The Mainichi, it was found that there are approximately 6.8 million pet dogs and 9 million pet ...
No entry for solo men — Japan zoo bans unaccompanied male visitors after harassment complaints
Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Healing Pavilion is an interactive zoo that allows visitors to feed, cuddle, and bond with ...
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Japanese zoos battle to keep animals cool in scorching heat
As record temperatures are recorded across Japan, zoos are taking measures to prevent heatstroke for their animals. At the Edogawa Ward Natural Zoo on July 29, the backs of three giant anteaters ...
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Animal Welfare Japan
The Animal Welfare Japan (AWJ) was created in 1956 to raise public awareness and funding to ensure pioneering animal welfare activities in Japan were continued and improved. Reputable animal ...
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Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing food from the animals
Osaka Tennoji Zoo keeps about 1,000 animals of 170 species on its approximately 11-hectare site. The zoo opened in 1915 and is the third oldest in Japan, following Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo ...