#186 太地町立くじらの博物館・後編 イルカショー・餌あげ体験・マリナリュウムを全紹介 / Dolphin Feeding at Taiji Whale Museum!
This time, continuing from last time, we’ll introduce the Whale Museum in Taiji Town. What are we introducing? First up is the “Interactive Pier.” Here, you can feed dolphins and whales directly by hand. First, check in at the front desk and get instructions on how to feed them Then, to feed them, you enter the pier. The feed is small fish There were quite a few people already on the pier The dolphins knew they would be fed and immediately came over Next to them, a whale is performing an appeal jump The partner who was appealed to was feeding it again. Dolphins are good at being affectionate I end up feeding only this one Now it’s come over to the other side. Over here, there were whales in white, black, gray, and various other colors. My partner tried to feed the whales too. As I was walking along the pier a dolphin suddenly leaped out It kept urging me on, so I fed it. It stared at me, begging for more. Couldn’t refuse. Here you go! This one’s cute too Feed me! Looking to the side, a dolphin was swimming beside me I wonder if someone will give me some food? Is that what it’s thinking? You can have some too! This time, another dolphin showed its face. According to the reference material, it was probably it might be a “Bottlenose Dolphin.” They were all so cute! Next up is the “Marine Aquarium (Marinarium).” Marinarium is right next to the “Touch Pier”. Right after entering, there’s an underwater tunnel. This dolphin is an albino bottlenose dolphin. White dolphin, cute Suddenly, a bottlenose dolphin approached It’s a very curious dolphin. What could it be interested in? It stays close the whole time. It’s nice to be liked. What is the white dolphin doing? Maybe it’s waving goodbye with its tail. When you’re in the underwater tunnel it feels like you’re in the ocean It’s a strange sensation. At the Marinarium Other tanks also showcased fish and jellyfish from around Taiji Not many species, but beautiful fish and jellyfish This time we came to the rooftop of the Marinarium From here on You can see the tank with the underwater tunnel from above. The albino bottlenose dolphin from earlier was swimming energetically. Everyone looks happy! We came back to the underwater tunnel. A mischievous dolphin was looking this way. A mischievous dolphin was watching us. Swimming together like this is something only members of the same species do. Up close, it’s really impressive!! Next, we came to see the “Dolphin Show” Their movements are incredibly sharp and precise Looking forward to the show! They started with a lighthearted routine Dolphin show Two-tone black and white Bottlenose dolphins Today, two dolphins will give it their all Everyone, please cheer them on Thank you for your support A dexterous tail Now, everyone Did you know that the ancestors of whales, including dolphins, Did you know that long ago, they lived on land, just like us? And then, 50 million years ago, they moved their habitat to the water and evolved to be suited for life underwater. It is said they underwent this evolution. Let us introduce the bodies of these dolphins To reduce water resistance underwater dolphins have streamlined bodies Depending on the species their body size and color also differ The bottlenose dolphin has a black back and a white belly. This serves as camouflage
when viewed from below. It functions as camouflage. Dolphins live underwater, but like us, they breathe using lungs. To make breathing easier while swimming, it’s said their nostrils moved to the top of their heads. —– Bottlenose dolphin vocalization —– The sound the bottlenose dolphin just made also comes from this nose Since dolphins lack vocal cords, they use a tongue inside their nose to make various sounds catch prey communicate with their companions. Dolphins have three fins The pectoral fin they’re waving now is the only one containing bones that correspond to our fingers which they can move deftly serving as rudder and brake. The dorsal fin on its back serves to stabilize its swimming posture varies in shape depending on the species. The Risso’s dolphin has a dorsal fin resembling a sickle used for cutting grass hence its name “Kama-iruka” (Sickle Dolphin) And the tail fin, which powers their swimming Unlike fish, it is horizontal swimming by moving it up and down like this. How the tail fin moves Do you understand? This is how dolphins streamlined bodies and three fins, developing bodies suited for survival in the sea. Next, similar to the bottlenose dolphins, let us introduce the dolphins that also inhabit the waters off the coast of Taiji Town. Next up is the striped dolphin, with its beautiful stripes extending from the eyes. “Striped Dolphin” A highly nervous dolphin, difficult to keep in captivity The only one kept in a Japanese aquarium is here at the “Whale Museum” Lastly, we introduce the “Bottlenose Dolphin.” It’s a dolphin characterized by its gray body and large size. In Japanese aquariums they are the most commonly kept dolphins they are the most commonly kept dolphins in captivity. The maximum length of a bottlenose dolphin is 3.8 meters. They can grow to weigh up to 650 kilograms. “Bottlenose dolphins” Among their dolphin relatives they are the largest species of dolphin. The bottlenose dolphins you see here currently measures 2.6 meters in length and weighs 200 kilograms. This dolphin is still growing. Everyone, please look forward to the future endeavors of the bottlenose dolphins. Please continue to support us Thank you for your continued support. Everyone Bottlenose dolphin Bottlenose dolphin Striped dolphin The physical characteristics and ecology of the three types of dolphins Did you understand? Now, from here on out We’ll maximize the dolphins’ abilities to the fullest in this performance. Let’s take a look. First, a double jump by two dolphins together A perfectly synchronized jump, executed flawlessly The beautiful two-tone coloration of the white and black bottlenose dolphins Walking backward on its hind legs Here, its incredibly heavy body is supported solely by the power of its tail fin. Now, what kind of event will it show us next? This time, using this bar, the hurdle jump. It cleared the bar with ease. Bottlenose dolphin Maximizing the power of its tail fin By flapping its widely spread tail fin up and down It demonstrated its speedy swimming. Dolphins can swim at speeds reaching up to 50 kilometers per hour at top speed. Next up is a challenge using these rings Alright, Kamiruka Synchronize with your trainer Hula Hoop The bottlenose dolphin deftly spins it with its short snout Finally, it carries it all the way to the trainer’s hand and delivers it perfectly Now, look to the center of the pool Spin jump A difficult jump incorporating rotation They nailed it with style A small, energetic bottlenose dolphin Tailwalking backwards He pulled it off with style. The key is a forward front walk. The power of the tail fin Did you understand? Now, the dolphin show is nearing its end. Two bottlenose dolphins. Working in sync with their trainer, they give it their all. Next up is this ball. Aiming carefully High jump Brilliant, a huge success! Caimar We were able to catch the target ball Everyone, the dolphins’ ecology and abilities Did you get a sense of the dolphins’ ecology and abilities? We look forward to seeing you again. Goodbye Everyone worked really hard “After the dolphin show, you can touch the dolphins directly. The ‘Touch the Dolphins’ event was held. Touching the bottlenose dolphin brings a beaming smile Dolphins are cute At the Whale Museum Whale shows and dolphin shows begin plenty of opportunities to interact with the whales. When feeding the dolphins and whales, they came right up close, It was incredibly fun. There’s also a lot to see as a museum. It possessed characteristics distinct from a mere aquarium. However, Taiji Town is located at the tip of the Kii Peninsula, so it required a long drive on regular roads. it took quite a long time to get there. Thank you for watching the video. We look forward to your continued support.
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前回に続き太地町立くじらの博物館をご紹介します
パンダがいなくなってしまった和歌山県ですが、パンダに負けないぐらい？とても可愛いくじら達に会うことができました。
太地町立くじらの博物館は、捕鯨の歴史と文化を学べる博物館機能と、クジラ・イルカのショーやふれあいが楽しめる水族館機能を融合させた、世界でも珍しい「鯨類専門の体験型施設」です。
400年にわたる太地町の捕鯨の歴史を伝える貴重な資料と、自然の入江を活かしたプールでのダイナミックなクジラ・イルカのパフォーマンスやふれあいを通じて、クジラとの関わりを五感で深く学べます。
太地町立くじらの博物館 : https://www.kujirakan.jp/
多くの見どころがある「くじらの博物館」の中で、今回は紹介するのは下記の3点です
1. 餌あげ体験「ふれあい桟橋」
手軽にクジラたちとのふれあいを楽しめます
手を伸ばせば届きそうな至近距離で、バケツに入った魚をイルカやクジラに食べさせてあげると、
イルカたちがエサをキャッチする瞬間の生き生きとした表情や、優しく近づいてくる仕草はとても可愛かったです
2. 海洋水族館「マリナリュウム」
海洋水族館マリナリュウムは1971年にオープンした水族館施設です
超至近距離からイルカやクジラが悠々と泳ぐ姿を見ることができます
珍しいアルビノのバンドウイルカが飼育展示されていました
この他にも、29個の小型水槽で太地周辺の魚類や甲殻類、クラゲなどを見ることが出来ました
3. イルカショーとイルカにタッチ
スピーディーで軽快なイルカショーを楽しめました
日本の伝統文化である捕鯨漁や太地町を中心としたいるか漁は、国際的な批判と、それに伴う漁業者の生活権・文化の維持との間の対立が課題です
思想的な内容を含んでいると思いますので、ここではこれ以上の言及はいたしません
そんな環境に中で、太地町立くじらの博物館は
1. 文化的・歴史的背景の提供
2. 鯨類研究・教育拠点としての機能
3. 観光振興と町のイメージ転換
を担っていると考えられます
これからも2025年もいろいろな場所を旅して見たり食べたり体験したことをvlogとしてご紹介します。
ただのオジさんの旅動画ですが、これからも当チャンネル@arotitivlog を今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。
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00:02 はじめに
00:50 餌あげ体験「ふれあい桟橋」
03:56 海洋水族館「マリナリュウム」
03:56 イルカショーとイルカにタッチ
15:13 おわりに
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