SPECIMEN No.0088 ・ Zoo
Bunaぶな
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisLC— Least Concern
Buna is a Capybara recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo. Born September 27, 2017.
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| Name | Buna (ぶな) |
|---|---|
| Species | Capybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | September 27, 2017 |
| Birth Facility | Izu Shaboten Zoo |
| Current Facility | Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo（Shizuoka） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | LC— Least Concern |
Timeline
- July 1, 2019 Move Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source
Records
A male born September 27, 2017. In early July 2019 he came to Shizuoka's Nihondaira Zoo from Izu Shaboten Zoo, one of four capybaras that arrived together with Nameko, Chanko, and Sakura. The zoo's newsletter noted that he was very wary at first, but through his keepers' engagement he came to show the relaxed, people-friendly side typical of capybaras.
The keepers' log records him using the cascading shower bath first thing in the morning (December 2023), taking a liking to mulberry branches and leaves and eating them eagerly (May 2024), and a day when he got into the pool with Nameko during the day and skipped his usual tooth-clacking (January 2025). On May 22, 2026, he and Nameko were let out into the larger space.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Buna?
- Buna is recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Buna born?
- Buna was born September 27, 2017.
- What does Buna’s record tell us?
- Buna is recorded as born on September 27, 2017. The record at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.nhdzoo.jp www.nhdzoo.jp