Tokyo Friends of the Zoo

Animals and Animals
Spring 2024 issue (No.734)

The cover features guinea pigs from Inokashira Park Zoo.
In this article, we will introduce the efforts and discoveries made to successfully breed Long-clawed Shrew kept at Tama Zoo.

Taro Nojiri of Juntendo University introduced us to the latest findings on evolution as seen through the formation of body shapes, including the origin of the ultrasound emitted by bats.

In addition, we will bring you news from the zoo, including articles on the growth of Ueno Zoo 's Asian Elephant, Arun, and the construction and training required to change elephant husbandry methods, as well as articles on reviews of interaction activities and new initiatives at Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos and Aquariums.

[Cover] Inokashira Park Zoo Zoo
Cover description... Mariko Yamaguchi
[Ueno Zoo]
Sumatran Tiger cubs growing up
[Tama Zoo]
Breeding of Long-clawed Shrew
New approaches in captivity and what has emerged... Sotaro Kawakami
[Ueno Zoo]
The growth of Asian Elephant "Arun" and events at the elephant house...Shohei Yamaguchi
Breeding/Flight/Ultrasound
The evolution and diversity of bats as seen in their morphology... Taro Nojiri
Reader's Photo Exhibition
[Poetry and illustrations]
Japanese Giant Salamander...Poetry by Ryo Kizaka Illustration by Yoshifumi Hasegawa
[Talking about humans and animals]
Sea turtle volunteers and the treasure box...Ueda Hirofumi
[From the zoo lecture]
Going to meet moles around the world... Shinichiro Kawada
Zoo news from Tokyo / from within Japan / from overseas
Book Reviews Animal Books
[Tama Zoo]
Celebrating Lion Bus 60th anniversary!

others

"Animals and the Zoo" is the magazine of Tokyo Friends of the Zoo. It is published four times a year and delivered to members.
For more information, please see the Friends of the Association membership request page.

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