🐻 238 bear attack victims. 13 deaths in FY2025.

Japan just issued new zoning guidelines — a historic shift from bear protection to population control. Some zones will allow lethal measures.

#BearCrisis #JapanWildlife #WildlifeManagement

Residents in Japan’s Northern Alps Face Growing Challenge from Monkeys Azumino Residents Combat Monkeys Encroaching on Homes and Farms in Japan’s Northern Alps In Japan’s Northern Alps, residents are grappling

Communities in Japan’s Northern Alps use patrols, GPS tracking, and electric fences to manage macaque populations threatening homes, farms, and local safety.

#JapanWildlife #MonkeyConflict #HumanWildlife #NorthernAlps #Azumino

Bear injures 2 people in Japan grocery store as man killed in separate suspected attack
#BearAttack #JapanWildlife #HumanWildlifeConflict
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Turtles Amok! The local colony like to gather under a bridge over the #HanamigawaRiver. It seems that they were having a party, feeding frenzy, or something else (mating season?). #turtles #reptiles #japanwildlife #iPhone14pro #ChibaPrefecture #RuralJapan

The size of those claws was surprising.#reptile #eveningswim #om1 #zuiko100400mm #hanamigawariver #japanwildlife #ChibaPrefecture

In this quiet, wintry moment at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan, a Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) — commonly known as a snow monkey — rests beside a natural hot spring set aside just for its kind. This park is famous for allowing these highly intelligent primates to enjoy the steamy onsen waters undisturbed during the long, snowy winter. The monkey in the foreground is captured in sharp detail. Its thick, beige-brown fur is damp from the steam-filled air, and its pink, expressive face is turned thoughtfully to the side. There’s a small dot of dirt or grit on its chin — a perfectly imperfect detail that brings warmth and authenticity to the scene. One arm stretches out to grip a cold rock, while the rest of its body seems caught in a moment of quiet stillness, as if taking in the comfort of the misty surroundings. Behind this lone figure, partially obscured by the rising steam, other snow monkeys lounge peacefully in the onsen, their fur wet and their bodies relaxed in the mineral-rich warmth. Some sit in groups, others recline alone — soaking, grooming, or simply enjoying the heat. Their presence adds to the sense of community and calm that defines this special place. The surrounding landscape is rugged and cold — snow-dusted rocks and icy air contrast with the comfort of the hot spring. But the macaques are undeterred. This unique behavior — bathing in hot springs to survive the freezing temperatures — is a cultural trait among these monkeys, passed down over generations. It’s a rare example of learned behavior in wild primates and one of the most iconic wildlife experiences in Japan. Steam rises gently from the water, blending with the snow and mist in the air. The scene feels both ancient and intimate, like a glimpse into a secret world where wild animals have found a way to soften winter’s bite with warmth, patience, and a bit of shared wisdom. Photo Credit: Gregory Rothman 2018

Jigokudani Monkey Park, Nagano, Japan 2018. A Macaque tries a new dot of makeup on her chin- that years color,: Wet Mud.

#SnowMonkey #JapanWildlife #NatureTherapy #OnsenLife #MonkeyMindfulness #WinterWildlife #Jigokudani #PrimateCulture #EcoTravel #BlueskyPhotos
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Japan wants to reintroduce wolves to tackle marauding monkeys, deer damage

🐺🇯🇵🐒🦌➡️🌳❌✅ #WolfReintroduction #JapanWildlife

A Japanese macaque (snow monkey) with a pink face and light brown fur sits nestled among tree branches in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The monkey gazes directly at the camera through a natural frame created by the surrounding branches, with soft blue sky visible in the background.

Forest contemplation: watching the world from above 🐵

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Steller's Sea Eagle

From my recent trip to Japan

Steller's Sea Eagle
Rausu, Hokkaido. March 2025

#japanwildlife #hokkaidonature #rausu

Japanese Murrelet

Japanese Murrelet
Synthliboramphus wumizusume
Kadogawa, Miyazaki 270225

What a lovely little bird 😁

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The Shrine Shrimp and its Thousand-Year Protection One thousand, two hundred and fifteen years ago, upon the slope of a volcano in the Aomori prefecture of Japan, a shrine was built. Beside that shrine, a small pool was made from a natural spring, …

As it's #WorldWildlifeDay, here's a classic article celebrating overlooked wildlife and the huge difference people can make for the little things

#worldwildlifeday2025 #gammarus #japanwildlife #wildlifewriting #naturewriting #synanthropy

An extreme close-up portrait of a young Nara deer with a slightly quizzical expression. The deer's face fills the frame, showing its large dark eyes, moist black nose, and brown fuzzy fur in sharp detail.

Those eyes will stare straight into your snack-loving soul! 🦌





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