SPECIMEN No.0061 ・ Aquarium
Bijuビジュ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereusVU— Vulnerable
Biju is an Asian Small-clawed Otter with a historical record at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Born Unknown.
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| Name | Biju (ビジュ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Asian Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinereus |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | Unknown |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Current Facility | Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan（Osaka） |
| Enclosure | 日本の森 |
| Status | Status pending |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- August 23, 2023 Move Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Source
Records
A male brought to Kaiyukan from Saitama Children's Zoo in 2022. On August 23 to 24, 2023, four pups (three males and one female) were born to him and the female Senti. It was Kaiyukan's first Asian small-clawed otter birth in 10 years.
Records as of December 2025 show him living as a pair with Gumi, and in January 2026 the two amicably shared Gumi's birthday cake.
The four pups born with Senti (Hinoki, Buna, Myoga, and Shii) are kept spread across several facilities, including Kaiyukan and Nifrel. Hinoki, Buna, and Myoga made their debut in the 'Japan Forest' tank on April 24, 2024.
The birth was Kaiyukan's first successful Asian small-clawed otter breeding in 10 years, since 2013, and contributed to maintaining the captive population in Japan.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Biju?
- The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan’s official website.
- When was Biju born?
- Biju was born Unknown (shown at the precision published by the official source).
- What does Biju’s record tell us?
- Biju has a residency record at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.kaiyukan.com www.kaiyukan.com www.kaiyukan.com www.kaiyukan.com