Kakegawa Kachoen's Idol! Shoebill Futaba The photobook "Shoebill Futaba Complete FANBOOK" featuring Futaba, a shoebill living at Kakegawa Kacho-en, was released on July 1, 2026. This book comprehensively looks back at the 10 years from her arrival to the present, with precious photos capturing her growth, seasonal appearances, and interactions with zookeepers. Shoebills are known for their stillness, but this book is packed with dynamic scenes and expressive moments. It's a must-have for Futaba fans and shoebill enthusiasts alike. "Shoebill Futaba Complete FANBOOK" (Author: Shunsuke Minamihaba, Editor: Kakegawa Kacho-en / Tatsumi Publishing) Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4777833666 Rakuten: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18596296/ The Hugely Popular "Monster Bird" Shoebill The shoebill is a bird that inhabits the wetlands of eastern and central Africa, classified in the genus Balaeniceps of the family Scopidae in the order Pelecaniformes. Known as the "bird that doesn't move" because it can remain still for hours while ambushing and hunting fish, its prey. In Japan, they are kept at Kakegawa Kacho-en (Shizuoka Prefecture), Nasu Animal Kingdom (Tochigi Prefecture), Kobe Animal Kingdom (Hyogo Prefecture), Chiba City Zoological Park (Chiba Prefecture), Ueno Zoo (Tokyo), Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park (Kochi Prefecture), Matsue Vogel Park (Shimane Prefecture), and others. Packed with Futaba's Expressions and Dynamic Poses Through the Seasons With her sharp gaze, occasional dynamic movements, and slightly comical expressions, she has become increasingly popular, leading to the publication of books such as "All About Shoebills" (Kosaido Publishing), "Dancing Shoebill" (Live Publishing), "Shoebill Fudo PHOTO BOOK" (Kanzen), "Futaba the Shoebill ~With Friends at Kakegawa Kacho-en~", "Shoebills Bongo and Marimba", "Shoebill Calendar", and "Shoebill Planner" (Tatsumi Publishing). Looking Back at Futaba's 10 Years with Precious Photos, from Her Arrival to the P