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夜な夜な「ヒョーヒョー」という不気味な声が聞こえたら、その正体は伝承の怪物 鵺（ぬえ） かも知れません。 現代においては鵺の正体をめぐってはさまざまな説があがり、近年では表題のとおり まさかのレッサーパンダ説 まで浮上しました。今回は鵺の正体、さらには世界中に伝わる キメラ的な伝承生物たち について、最新の知見とロマンを交えて深掘りします。
本日5月13日は「 愛犬の日 」！毎日一緒に暮らしているからこそ、今日は日頃の感謝を込めて目一杯愛犬を喜ばせてあげましょう！
秋になると街路に鮮やかな黄色の絨毯を作るイチョウ。 その美しさに見とれつつも、落ちた実の強烈なニオイに眉をひそめた経験がある方も多いのではないでしょうか。このイチョウ、実はとんでもない 長い歴史を生き抜いてきた古代植物 なんです。
大切なペットとの別れはいつ訪れるかわかりません。 家族の一員として過ごしてきたからこそ、その最期も 丁寧に送り出してあげたい と願う方は多いはずです。今回は、悲しみに暮れ何も手につかないそんなときに、葬儀から火葬まで対応してくれるサービスについてご紹介します。
宇宙開発といえば、人類初の宇宙飛行士ユーリ・ガガーリンやアポロ計画の英雄たちを思い浮かべるかもしれません。しかし、それよりも遥か昔、人間より先に未知の宇宙へ旅立った小さな命がありました。 彼らの存在がなければ、人類の宇宙進出はもっと遅れていたかもしれません。
ツシマヤマネコとは、 長崎県・対馬に生息する日本固有の野生のネコ科動物 です。 姿かたちはよく見るイエネコに似ていますが、その生態や背景を知るとまったく異なる存在であることがわかります。現在、この ツシマヤマネコは絶滅の危機 に直面しており、保護活動が急務となっています。
As temperatures finally start to rise, many pet parents begin craving time with animals beyond their own homes. Discover why late spring is often the sweet spot for zoo visits, and walk through a real-world route at Fukuoka City Zoological Garden to help you plan your next outing.
French Bulldogs, Pugs, Chihuahuas, and other flat faced dogs are irresistibly charming, but their unique looks come with serious health and birth risks. Learn how to protect these special companions so you can make informed choices and support a safer, happier life together.
Fireworks are a summer highlight for humans, but for many pets they can feel like a life‑threatening emergency. Learn how to recognize stress signals and create a calm, protected space so your dog, cat, or small animal can stay safe and relaxed on fireworks nights.
Thinking about a summer cut for your cat as temperatures rise? Before you reach for the clippers, learn when trimming can help, when it can harm, and how to keep your feline family member cool and comfortable without risking their skin or coat health.
Not every “healthy” vegetable is safe for rabbits, and even good options can cause problems if you overdo it. Learn which veggies rabbit experts actually recommend, how much to offer, and how to use fresh foods to support—not replace—your rabbit’s hay-based diet.
Hamsters are champion sleepers, but constant napping can sometimes signal a serious health problem. Learn how long healthy hamsters usually sleep, how age and seasons affect their schedule, and the warning signs that mean your pet needs a vet right away.
An occasional kitty sneeze is usually nothing to worry about, but frequent sneezing or a runny nose can signal something more serious. Learn how to spot red flags early so you can protect your cat’s health with calm, confident decisions.
Calico cats are more than just pretty patches of white, black, and orange. Discover what makes their coats so rare, why most calicos are female, and which breeds and pattern variations pet parents can look for when welcoming a calico into the family.
When a racehorse is injured on the track and euthanized, many pet parents understandably feel shock and anger. But to truly protect animals, we need to look beyond our first emotional reaction and ask what real welfare and compassion look like in these complex situations.
Before you buy a puppy or kitten from a pet shop, it is worth understanding the hidden reality behind many animals for sale. This gentle yet powerful picture book invites pet parents to consider rescue and adoption first, so more dogs and cats can live the safe, loved lives they deserve.
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but nighttime crying can leave everyone exhausted and worried. Learn why puppies cry at night and the proven, gentle strategies pet parents can use to create a calm sleep routine and build lasting confidence.
