24/03/2026
【Japanese Badgers (Anaguma)】 While driving through the village, I encountered a charming little creature. Although badgers may not be very familiar in other regions, they are a relatively common sight here in Iya.
They don't seem to be particularly wary of humans and didn't run away even as I approached. However, perhaps due to a strong sense of territory, when I lingered to take some photos, one stood up on its hind legs and approached me quite menacingly!
I believe it was trying to show off its sharp claws as a threat... but even so, I couldn't help but find it rather adorable.
【アナグマ】
集落を走行中、可愛らしい出で立ちの動物に遭遇しました。アナグマは他所ではあまり馴染みはないかもしれませんが、祖谷では比較的頻繁に見かける動物です。
警戒心はあまり強くないようで接近してもあまり逃げずません。
ただ、縄張り意識が強いのかこちらが撮影のために居座る素振りを見せると、前脚をあげて威嚇しながら迫ってきました。
鋭い爪を見せつける意図があるのだと思いますが……
やっぱり何だか可愛いですね。