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im not a robot
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Japanese aquarium urges public to video-chat eels who are forgetting humans exist
Sensitive creatures are starting to hide when keepers walk past, as a result of the lack of visitors
Garden eels are forgetting that humans exist Photograph: Billy Hustace/Getty Images
When the garden eels at a Tokyo aquarium remove their heads from the sand, they are usually confronted by pairs of human eyes staring back at them through the glass.
But like other animals around the world, the eels at Sumida Aquarium are finding their environment transformed by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
They also appear to be forgetting what humans look like. Concerned that the garden eels – so named because their grass-like appearance when, en masse, they poke their heads out of the seabed – could come to see visitors as a threat, the aquarium is asking people to get in touch in the form of a calming video calls.
The aquarium, housed in Tokyo Skytree – Japan’s tallest structure – has been closed since the start of March and its garden eels have become used to a largely human-free environment.
But the aquarium said the “unprecedented situation” had had put the eels and other creatures ill at ease.
“They don’t see humans, except keepers, and they have started forgetting about humans,” it said on its Twitter account this week.
“Garden eels in particular disappear into the sand and hide every time the keepers pass by,” it said, adding that their oversensitive nature was making it difficult to monitor their health.
“Here is an urgent request,” the aquarium wrote. “Could you show your face to our garden eels from your home?” it said, naming the event a “face-showing festival”.
While garden eels are sensitive and wary by nature, the 300 of them living in one of the aquarium’s tanks had grown accustomed to human visitors and rarely hid when approached by visitors.
To help the eels reconnect with their admirers, the aquarium is setting up five tablets facing their tank, with users asked to connect through iPhones or iPads via the FaceTime app.
Once the video calls start, people are asked to show their faces, wave and talk to the eels. But, given the animals’ natural bashfulness, they are requested not to raise their voices.
The festival is scheduled for 3-5 May, at the height of the Golden Week holiday, when many people who would normally travel are staying home during the country’s Covid-19 state of emergency.
The aquarium’s plea has attracted lots of online support, under the Japanese hashtag #PleaseRememberHumans.
“‘When you gaze at the garden eels, the garden eels gaze at you.’ Understood. I’m happy to take part,” one Twitter user wrote.
“They need training to learn humans are not a threat!” another wrote. “Interesting.”
Many called on the aquarium to offer access to the eels via another app to allow those using PCs and phones with Android operating systems to take part.
“I never regretted my Android phone this much before,” one wrote.
Sensitive creatures are starting to hide when keepers walk past, as a result of the lack of visitors
Garden eels are forgetting that humans exist Photograph: Billy Hustace/Getty Images
When the garden eels at a Tokyo aquarium remove their heads from the sand, they are usually confronted by pairs of human eyes staring back at them through the glass.
But like other animals around the world, the eels at Sumida Aquarium are finding their environment transformed by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
They also appear to be forgetting what humans look like. Concerned that the garden eels – so named because their grass-like appearance when, en masse, they poke their heads out of the seabed – could come to see visitors as a threat, the aquarium is asking people to get in touch in the form of a calming video calls.
The aquarium, housed in Tokyo Skytree – Japan’s tallest structure – has been closed since the start of March and its garden eels have become used to a largely human-free environment.
But the aquarium said the “unprecedented situation” had had put the eels and other creatures ill at ease.
“They don’t see humans, except keepers, and they have started forgetting about humans,” it said on its Twitter account this week.
“Garden eels in particular disappear into the sand and hide every time the keepers pass by,” it said, adding that their oversensitive nature was making it difficult to monitor their health.
“Here is an urgent request,” the aquarium wrote. “Could you show your face to our garden eels from your home?” it said, naming the event a “face-showing festival”.
While garden eels are sensitive and wary by nature, the 300 of them living in one of the aquarium’s tanks had grown accustomed to human visitors and rarely hid when approached by visitors.
To help the eels reconnect with their admirers, the aquarium is setting up five tablets facing their tank, with users asked to connect through iPhones or iPads via the FaceTime app.
Once the video calls start, people are asked to show their faces, wave and talk to the eels. But, given the animals’ natural bashfulness, they are requested not to raise their voices.
The festival is scheduled for 3-5 May, at the height of the Golden Week holiday, when many people who would normally travel are staying home during the country’s Covid-19 state of emergency.
The aquarium’s plea has attracted lots of online support, under the Japanese hashtag #PleaseRememberHumans.
“‘When you gaze at the garden eels, the garden eels gaze at you.’ Understood. I’m happy to take part,” one Twitter user wrote.
“They need training to learn humans are not a threat!” another wrote. “Interesting.”
Many called on the aquarium to offer access to the eels via another app to allow those using PCs and phones with Android operating systems to take part.
“I never regretted my Android phone this much before,” one wrote.
ataxian
In a BLACK HOLE!
So funny!
I study most of the daze! (Day to some?)
This scare is making me rethink my life.
Can’t change it?
Restrictions are starting to loosen up here in Michigan. We are still sheltering in place until 5/15 (unless it's extended again) but the golf courses and parks have opened up. Landscape companies can work. Garden centers have reopened.
It will be interesting to see if we're allowed to see our hairdressers soon... I know I could sure use a visit to mine lol. Those jokes about women and their roots, etc., are becoming a reality here lol.
It will be interesting to see if we're allowed to see our hairdressers soon... I know I could sure use a visit to mine lol. Those jokes about women and their roots, etc., are becoming a reality here lol.
Marlon Rando
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I got tested a couple of days ago and was given the all-clear today (hayfever season here). My wife was worried they might detect something else (I had a few dabs before we went) and 'sick' the cops onto me!
I do not recommend getting the test done unless you really have to, I thought it would be just a cheek swab but they shove the cotton bud up each nostril too! I exclaimed to the wife that I think the nurse shoved it in that far that she pushed out a bit of poo..hehe
I do not recommend getting the test done unless you really have to, I thought it would be just a cheek swab but they shove the cotton bud up each nostril too! I exclaimed to the wife that I think the nurse shoved it in that far that she pushed out a bit of poo..hehe
Probably just brains.
And congratulations. The pulse oximeter provides some reassurance. They're in short supply already.
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ataxian
In a BLACK HOLE!
My family is fishing, diving, surfing like nothing has changed in their life?
I’m freaked out however just reading and ROSIN consumption to keep normal.
Wish you all the best !
deep_meditation
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Probably just brains.
And congratulations. The pulse oximeter provides some reassurance. They're in short supply already.
You’re not too far off. My experience was similar to LesPlenty’s. I’m surprised the nurse didn’t poke a hole through my head Wow they go far up in there.... expected it but still.
Now I wait.
Marlon Rando
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please give this a listen.
That sure didn't take long...Video is been deleted by YouTube
im not a robot
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yeah.. but i am curious, what was it? or how did it violate yt terms of service?
ataxian
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Maybe is was spot on?
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