SPECIMEN No.0030 ・ Zoo
Puaruプーアル
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Puaru is a Red Panda recorded at Asahiyama Zoo. Born June 15, 2015.
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| Name | Puaru (プーアル) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | June 15, 2015 |
| Birth Facility | Kyoto City Zoo |
| Current Facility | Asahiyama Zoo（Hokkaido） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | Transferred |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- June 15, 2015 Birth Kyoto City Zoo Source
- February 17, 2020 Move Asahiyama Zoo Source
- August 24, 2023 Move Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen Source
Records
Born June 15, 2015, at Kyoto City Zoo, he arrived at Asahikawa's Asahiyama Zoo on February 17, 2020, after a stint at Nagano's Chausuyama Zoo. At Asahiyama he fathered four cubs in all with Yuyu, playing a central role in breeding. The twins Jinjin and Chenchen, born July 5, 2022, were his second litter with Yuyu.
Asahiyama Zoo's official notice announced that he would move to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo on August 24, 2023, for breeding. His daughter Chenchen later moved to Taipei Zoo in Taiwan in March 2026, spreading his bloodline through breeding networks in Japan and abroad. The move announcement was published on August 13, 2023, and specified that the transfer was for breeding purposes.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Puaru?
- Puaru is now recorded at Asahiyama Zoo following a transfer (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Puaru born?
- Puaru was born June 15, 2015.
- What does Puaru’s record tell us?
- Puaru has a transfer record dated August 24, 2023. Check official information for the current residency status.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp