In Memoriam

Remembering Omochi

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

Unknown — December 18, 2023(Unknown)

This page preserves the record of an individual who lived at Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen.

Omochi was a Capybara recorded at Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen. Born Unknown. Passed away on December 18, 2023.

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Omochi profile
NameOmochi (オモチ)
SpeciesCapybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
SexFemale
BornUnknown
Birth FacilityNot disclosed
Last Known FacilityHimeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen(Hyogo)
EnclosureNot disclosed
StatusIn memoriam
Conservation Status (IUCN)LC— Least Concern

Timeline

  1. December 18, 2023 Passed away Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen Source

Records

A 10-year-old female kept at Himeji City Zoo. Visitors loved the adorable sight of her soaking contentedly in the hot spring.

She died of pneumonia on December 18, 2023. Himeji City Zoo reported the death on its official website under 'Animals we have said goodbye to.' The zoo's official page no longer carries this article, and this data is based on an archived copy of the page preserved in the Internet Archive.

Family

No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.

FAQ

What happened to Omochi?
Omochi passed away on December 18, 2023. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
When was Omochi born?
Omochi was born Unknown (shown at the precision published by the official source).
What does Omochi’s record tell us?
Omochi has a record at Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen; the death was recorded on December 18, 2023.

Last verified: / Source: web.archive.org