Nihon Kamoshika Sentā, Wildlife research center in Komono, Japan
Nihon Kamoshika Center was a research facility where eight different serow species, including the Japanese serow, chamois, and Taiwanese serow, lived in specialized habitat enclosures. The animals occupied exhibits designed to mirror their natural surroundings.
The center opened in 1960 near Mount Gozaisho and operated until 2006, conducting extensive research on serow species and their conservation. It became an important place for understanding these animals across several decades.
The center helped scientists understand the Japanese serow, an animal that was officially protected as a Special Natural Monument in 1955. Visitors could learn why these creatures matter to Japan's natural world.
The facility was accessible via the Gozaisho Ropeway, which brought visitors directly to the site. The location was convenient for visitors who wanted to see the serow species and learn about conservation efforts.
The center achieved a milestone when it successfully bred Japanese serow in captivity for the first time in 1965. This breakthrough showed that these animals could thrive outside their natural habitats and helped advance conservation knowledge.
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