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As bears emerge from hibernation, local governments warn of attacks
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (111+ words) The Japan Times As bears emerge from hibernation, local governments warn of attacks Bears are coming out of hibernation across Japan, and with one fatal incident already reported in April, local municipalities are warning residents to prepare in case of…...
Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding program
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (297+ words) JAKARTA " Indonesia will loan two Komodo dragons to Shizuoka Prefecture, where it is hoped the endangered reptiles will be able to breed, and will receive some red pandas and giraffes in return, an official said Monday. The Forestry Ministry said…...
Indonesia lends Komodo dragon pair to Japan zoo
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (130+ words) Indonesia's Surabaya Zoo will receive a pair of red pandas, a pair of giraffes, four Aldabra giant tortoises and two female Japanese macaques from i Zoo in Shizuoka Prefecture. SURABAYA, INDONESIA " Indonesia will lend a breeding pair of endangered Komodo…...
Bear culled under emergency system in Sendai
1+ week, 4+ day ago (85+ words) The Japan Times Bear culled under emergency system in Sendai An adult bear that appeared in a residential area in Sendai was destroyed under the country's emergency culling system Sunday. The bear, which was as tall as about 1. 5 meters, stayed…...
Mammals cannot be cloned infinitely, Japanese mice study shows
2+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) The Japan Times Mammals cannot be cloned infinitely, Japanese mice study shows There is a limit on how many times a mammal can be cloned before suffering "mutational meltdown," Japanese scientists have discovered, after making 1, 200 clones over two decades that…...
Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern
2+ week, 6+ day ago (287+ words) A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a "South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even prompting a message of concern from the country's president. Neukgu, a…...
Japan team discovers why cats leave meals unfinished
3+ week, 1+ day ago (306+ words) Cats leaving their meals unfinished is not only due to the felines being full, but also due to scent, a Japanese research team said Wednesday. The Iwate University team said that it had confirmed that cats' appetites wane once they…...
Tokyo elementary school sisters discover rare cicada fossil
3+ week, 5+ day ago (99+ words) japantimes. co. jp Two elementary school-aged sisters from Tokyo have discovered a rare cicada fossil dating back about 300, 000 years by breaking open a rock sold as a souvenir by a museum. The Middle Pleistocene fossil was found by Maho Shinomiya,…...
Cool cat Coulis waiting for a second lucky break
1+ mon, 22+ hour ago (227+ words) The Japan Times Cool cat Coulis waiting for a second lucky break Coulis (pronounced "coolie) is a senior cat that originally found a home through ARK 13 years ago. Unfortunately, his owner has gotten older and can no longer care for…...
Sundae, a spry and special dog, wants a walking companion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) The Japan Times Sundae, a spry and special dog, wants a walking companion Do you have lots of energy and enjoy long walks? If so, Sundae is the dog for you. Sundae is quite a special dog. He first came…...