and fly over to northern Kyushu to spend the winter. The bird's name is said to have come from the old name of this region, Tsukushi. Note: Kamo (gamo) is the Japanese word for "duck." Japanese ...

As record temperatures are recorded across Japan, zoos are taking measures to prevent heatstroke for their animals. At the Edogawa Ward Natural Zoo on July 29, the backs of three giant anteaters ...