A Hand-Reared Sloth During Rehabilitation
和歌山県のアドベンチャーワールドで人間の手で育てられているフタユビナマケモノの赤ちゃんです。
ちなみに指が三本あるミユビナマケモノは日本では見ることが出来ないそうです。
また、同じナマケモノという名前ですが性格も行動もまったく違うそうで、動物の不思議さを感じます。
This is a baby two-toed sloth being hand-reared at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
Interestingly, the three-toed sloth, which has three fingers, cannot be seen in Japan.
Although they share the same name “sloth,” two-toed and three-toed sloths differ greatly in both personality and behavior, reminding us of the fascinating diversity of animals.
The specific reason why this baby is being hand-reared has not been made public.
However, in zoos, hand-rearing is carefully chosen only when it is considered the best option for protecting a young animal’s life.
Behind such decisions lies the dedication and compassion of the caretakers who work to ensure the animal’s well-being.
この子が人工保育で育てられている詳しい理由は公表されていませんが、動物園では赤ちゃんの命を最優先に考え、必要と判断された場合に人の手による保育が行われます。
その背景には、動物たちを守ろうとする飼育員さんたちの深い配慮があります。
The specific reason why this baby is being hand-reared has not been made public.
However, in zoos, the lives of newborn animals are always the top priority, and hand-rearing by humans is chosen when it is judged to be necessary.
Behind this decision lies the deep care and dedication of the keepers who work to protect and support the animals.
なお、この子はゆっくりながら大きく育ったため、大人たちのナマケモノと同居を始めたそうです。
獣医さんや飼育員さんに大切に育ててもらったフタユビナマケモノの赤ちゃん。
私の住む広島からアドベンチャーワールドまでは、かなり遠いのですが いつか大きくなったこの子を見ることを楽しみにしています。
As this baby sloth grew steadily, albeit slowly, it has now begun living together with the adult sloths.
This young two-toed sloth has been carefully raised with great dedication by veterinarians and keepers.
Although Adventure World is quite far from Hiroshima, where I live, I look forward to the day when I can visit again and see how much this little one has grown.
