Kurumi was a Polar Bear recorded at Oga Suizokukan Gao. Born December 26, 1996. Passed away on January 28, 2018.
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| Name | Kurumi (クルミ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Polar Bear Ursus maritimus |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | December 26, 1996 |
| Birth Facility | Kushiroshi Doubutsuen |
| Last Known Facility | Oga Suizokukan Gao（Akita） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In memoriam |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- December 26, 1996 Birth Kushiroshi Doubutsuen Source
- April 26, 2011 Move Oga Suizokukan Gao Source
- January 28, 2018 Passed away Oga Suizokukan Gao Source
Records
Born December 26, 1996, at Kushiro Zoo to father Taro and mother Koro. On April 26, 2011, she moved to Oga Aquarium GAO as part of a polar bear breeding project involving eight facilities in Japan, aimed at species conservation.
She was housed with the male Gota from winter into spring 2012, and mating was confirmed. On December 4, 2012, she gave birth to the female Milk, Oga Aquarium's first successful breeding. On the morning of January 28, 2018, staff checking on her found her motionless, and her death was confirmed. The necropsy indicated that the cause of death was a large tumor in the liver.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- What happened to Kurumi?
- Kurumi passed away on January 28, 2018. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
- When was Kurumi born?
- Kurumi was born December 26, 1996.
- What does Kurumi’s record tell us?
- Kurumi has a record at Oga Suizokukan Gao; the death was recorded on January 28, 2018.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.gao-aqua.jp oganavi.com www.city.kushiro.lg.jp