Japan's zoos strive to make life easier for animals
Some zoos in Japan are striving to create better environments for their animals for the sake of their mental and physical well-being.
'No Men Allowed': Japanese Zoo Bans Solo Male Visitors; Here's Why
A zoo in Japan, Healing Pavilion, has banned solo male visitors after repeated incidents of harassment toward its female ...
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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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 ...
Japan zoo bans solo male visitors to prevent flirtation, citing family and couple discomfort
Zoo director shares her struggle with openly rejecting, turning away visitors, frequently feeling forced to smile, respond ...
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 ...
Abandoned Japan ‘Miracle’ cat survives on toilet water, eating leftovers for a month
Left-for-dead cat suffers sickness and brain damage but clings onto life to raise awareness about animal cruelty in Japan.
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‘Leftover lions are cheaper than cats’: Dark side of zoos in Japan
But in reality, a lion is just a small-timer in the hierarchy of animals in Japanese zoos. Earth was born in autumn 2018, about the same time as two other lion cubs at the zoo. The trio of ...
Japan’s ‘miracle’ cat survives a month alone on toilet water and scraps
A cat named Miracle in Japan survived for a month in an abandoned flat, relying on toilet water and leftover scraps.