SPECIMEN No.0012 ・ Zoo
Kantaかんた
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Kanta is a Red Panda recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen. Born July 12, 2018.
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| Name | Kanta (かんた) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | July 12, 2018 |
| Birth Facility | Akitashioomoriyama Doubutsuen |
| Current Facility | Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen（Fukui） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- July 12, 2018 Birth Akitashioomoriyama Doubutsuen Source
- November 10, 2022 Move Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen Source
Records
Born July 12, 2018, at Akita's Omoriyama Zoo, he arrived at Sabae's Nishiyama Zoo on November 10, 2022. The zoo's individual profile page describes him as easygoing and charming. The profile page lists his birth date as July 12, 2018, and his arrival date as November 10, 2022.
Nishiyama Zoo is one of Japan's leading red panda facilities, having worked continuously on breeding since receiving red pandas from Beijing Zoo in China in 1985. Its official 'Red Panda Family' page lists nine animals currently in its care: Kanta, Taiyo, Tiara, Light, Minfa, Motchi, Matsuba, Kanoko, and Akebi. Kanta, a young male born in Akita, is one of that group.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Kanta?
- Kanta is recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen in Fukui (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Kanta born?
- Kanta was born July 12, 2018.
- What does Kanta’s record tell us?
- Kanta is recorded as born on July 12, 2018. The record at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen was last verified on 2026-09-26.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp