What is in the Animal Research Laboratory? A thorough explanation of its charm!
The "Animal Research Laboratory" where you can have fun learning while observing the creatures living in the Hello Woods forest.
Many people may not know well what is in the Animal Research Laboratory and what can be learned there.
So, this time, we will thoroughly explore the Animal Research Laboratory and introduce its charm!
Animal Research Laboratory What is it?
The Animal Research Laboratory is a place where you can observe and learn about the creatures that inhabit the Hello Woods forest in a fun way! Two laboratories have been built based on the types of creatures that can be observed.
・Mammal Research Laboratory
・Aquatic Life Research Laboratory
The Mammal Research Laboratory introduces the animals living in this forest, while the Aquatic Life Research Laboratory showcases the creatures inhabiting the waterside. One of the great attractions of the Animal Research Laboratory is that you can observe different creatures exhibited in each laboratory!
Also, although both are located within the Hello Woods forest, the locations of the cabins are separate! The Mammal Research Laboratory is situated in the Red Mouse Plaza, surrounded by oak trees. Meanwhile, the Aquatic Life Research Laboratory is located at Mizusumashi Stream, where a stream flows from the forest and six ponds spread out. It’s also a key point that the building locations are chosen to match the creatures that can be observed in each laboratory!
The surrounding scenery is also full of different charms, so when you take a walk through the Hello Woods forest, be sure to make a detour and visit.
The "Mammal Research Laboratory" allows you to learn about the ecology of flying squirrels and wild mice in a fun way!
First, let's take a closer look at the creatures you can observe in the Mammal Research Laboratory and what you can learn there.
This laboratory is a place where you can study the ecology of animals living in the Hello Woods forest!
Additionally, in a small transparent box in the corner of the hut, there are wild cherry seeds and acorns placed, which nocturnal animals like the red-backed vole and the mole-like himizu sometimes come to target! Surveillance cameras are installed around the area, allowing you to actually see footage of small animals carrying away the nuts.
Also, footage from the flying squirrel's hut, where a live camera is installed, is being shown. Since flying squirrels are basically nocturnal, you can probably see them sleeping during the daytime. Additionally, during the breeding season, you can also see adorable baby flying squirrels!
Most of the mammals living in the forest are nocturnal. Therefore, although you cannot see them moving right in front of you, this is precisely a major point where you can truly feel the real nature! By actually checking the footage from the hut and so on, it becomes an opportunity to realize that "while humans are asleep, the animals are active."
In this way, the Mammal Research Laboratory offers a great learning opportunity by allowing you to feel close to the ecology of the animals!
"Animal Research Laboratory"
changes with the seasons
enjoy the ecology of the creatures!
The Animal Research Laboratory is a place where you can observe waterside creatures living in Hello Woods and Motegi!
Inside the laboratory, there are rows of aquariums where you can see the waterside creatures, which is a major feature. Therefore, you can observe the movements of the creatures that change with the seasons and climate. Waterside creatures become more active in summer and tend to stay still and sleep in winter. Witnessing these changes firsthand is also a valuable experience!
The creatures actually on display include valuable species that are difficult to see in urban areas, such as diving beetles and giant water bugs. Would you like to observe their behaviors and ecology?
You can also observe the appearances of other creatures like frogs and fire-bellied newts.
By getting close to creatures that are difficult to encounter in everyday life, you can feel gratitude for nature and also spark new interests and curiosity in children! Please be sure to visit the Mammal Research Laboratory and the Animal Research Laboratory at least once.
The Animal Research Laboratory is a place where you can feel close to various creatures that are hard to encounter in the city!
The greatest appeal is being able to see and touch the creatures firsthand, allowing you to deeply experience their ecology.
Not only for children but also for adults,
it could be a great opportunity for new discoveries and to open up new paths.
In this way, the Mammal Research Laboratory offers a great learning opportunity by allowing you to feel close to the ecology of the animals!
First, while actually strolling through the Hello Woods forest,
please stop by the Mammal Research Laboratory and the Aquatic Life Research Laboratory!
