Before the cold winter became severe, the black bear "Benny", who is the director of the zoo in Wakayama City, paid off his work early on the 10th and went into hibernation.
The job was paid by the female black bear "Benny" who is the director of the Wakayama Castle Park Zoo in Wakayama City.
28-year-old Benny is quite old, so he decided to hibernate seven days earlier than last year before the cold winter became severe in consideration of his physical condition. ..
When the zookeepers spread hay and sawdust into the room, Benny slowly stepped into the room, laying the hay aside and diving his head inside to prepare the bed.
Ayu Nakahara, the keeper, said, "I want you to eat a lot, sleep a lot, and show a healthy appearance again when the cherry blossoms bloom."
Benny's hibernation will continue until March next year, during which time he will be able to continue feeding sweet potatoes and the like once every two days.