ドジな飼育員さん、カピバラにお湯をこぼして倒産寸前の動物園を救ってしまうｗｗ

Deficits, debt, and a management dispute—everyone thought the zoo was doomed—but one winter day, an unbelievable coincidence occurred. Why did people from all over the world flock to this zoo? The answer lies in the capybara's "face." This true story will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately warm your heart. ■Capybara Hot Springs Trivia 〇The "Open-Air Bath Agreement" Stamped by Capybaras' Paws In 2013, Izu Shaboten Zoo and Nagasaki Biopark signed an official "Capybara Open-Air Bath Agreement" to protect the capybara's open-air bath culture. Currently, five zoos are members. At the signing ceremony, a unique ceremony was held in which the capybara itself stamped the agreement with its paw. The agreement celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023. The "Capybara Long Bath Contest," a Winter Tradition Every winter, five zoos with which we have an agreement hold a "Long Bath Contest," where capybaras from each zoo compete to see who can stay in hot water the longest. In the summer, a "Watermelon Eating Contest" is also held, with results announced in real time on social media, making this a popular event that transcends zoo boundaries. The Scientific Reason Why Capybaras Stay Cool After a Bath Capybaras' fur is so stiff it's comparable to a scrubbing pad or deck brush, and its extremely low density makes it unique. This structure means they absorb very little water, and simply shaking their bodies after a bath dries them instantly. This evolutionary evolution, unique to aquatic animals, allows them to stay cool even after a hot spring bath. The Animal Kingdom's Strongest "People-Friendly"—Why Animals Mount Capybaras Photos of birds or monkeys riding on capybaras' backs are often seen on social media. This is due to capybaras' gentle temperament, rare even in the animal kingdom. In the wild, birds form a symbiotic relationship with capybaras, eating ticks and insects from their bodies. Far from being repulsed, capybaras seem to enjoy the interaction. This interspecies friendship is the reason they can coexist with other animals in zoos, and the source of their "zero distance" charm, allowing them to approach humans without any wariness. ■References The following websites are used as reference materials. ・The Original Capybara Open-Air Bath – Izu Shaboten Zoo Official Website (izushaboten.com) ・Izu Shaboten Resort Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025 – Izu Shaboten Resort Co., Ltd. (shaboten.co.jp) ・Capybara Open-Air Bath Agreement Signing Ceremony – Izu Shaboten Resort Press Release (shaboten.co.jp) ・10th Anniversary of the Capybara Open-Air Bath Agreement – ​​PR TIMES (prtimes.jp) ・Capybara Long Bath Showdown – Nagasaki Biopark Official Website (biopark.co.jp) ・Compilation of Zoos Nationwide Offering Capybara Hot Springs – Jalan News (jalan.net) ・Capybara Characteristics and Ecology – Nasu Animal Kingdom Official Website (nasu-oukoku.com) ・Izu Keizai Shimbun Izu Shaboten Zoo-related Articles – Izu Keizai Shimbun (izu.keizai.biz) ■ Viewing Notes/Disclaimer This video is entertainment (fiction) based on real facilities and records. For narrative purposes, some of the characters' feelings and dialogue may be dramatized. However, there is no intention to slander or libel any specific individuals or organizations. ■ About the Facility Izu Shaboten Zoo is a zoo located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The "Original Capybara Open-Air Bath" is open annually from November to early April of the following year. For the latest operating information, please check the official website. ■ Borrowed Materials VOICEBOX (Zundamon): https://voicevox.hiroshiba.jp/ Portrait (by Sakamoto Ahiru): https://commons.nicovideo.jp/works/im... Irasutoya: https://www.irasutoya.com/?m=1