Wildlife of Eastern Hokkaido
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Blakiston’s fish owl is the world’s largest owl and one of the rarest birds in the world. It is extremely difficult to observe in it’s natural state. It is classified as an IUCN endangered species. It is also a designated natural treasure of Japan.
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The Steller’s sea-eagle is the heaviest known eagle and is often refered to as the world’s most magnificent bird of prey. It is a designated natural treasure of Japan and is an IUCN threatened species classified as vulnerable
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The black woodpecker is the largest of the piciformes birds in Japan and can grow larger than 46cm. The black woodpecker is a designated natural treasure of Japan.
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Also known as the ezo red fox. It is said they are the easily wild animal to encounter in Hokkaido. However, it is important not to feed them, as it may actually weaken them for the winter.
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A species of squirrel native to Hokkaido. In the winter, they do not hibernate, so they can be seen year-round, even in the snowy winter.
Other Animals
Ezo Crested Kingfisher: A sub-species of the crested kingfisher that is native to Hokkaido
Ezo White-backed Woodpecker: A sub-species of the white-backed woodpecker that is native to Hokkaido
replicas bolsosRussian Flying Squirrel: Also known as the ezo flying squirrel, is a sub-species found in Hokkaido. They are a nocturnal animal and can sometimes be seen flying across the road.
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