SPECIMEN No.0018 ・ Zoo
Matsubaまつば
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Matsuba is a Red Panda recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen. Born July 17, 2014.
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| Name | Matsuba (まつば) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | July 17, 2014 |
| Birth Facility | Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo |
| Current Facility | Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen（Fukui） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- July 17, 2014 Birth Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source
- March 26, 2018 Move Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen Source
Records
Born July 17, 2014, at Shizuoka's Nihondaira Zoo, which manages the studbook for Styan's red pandas in Japan and bills itself as the 'holy land of red pandas,' she arrived at Sabae's Nishiyama Zoo on March 26, 2018.
The zoo's profile page describes her as friendly and gentle. She is listed on the official 'Red Panda Family' page as one of the nine red pandas currently at Nishiyama Zoo, adding Nihondaira-born bloodlines to the Nishiyama group. Her profile page lists her birth date as July 17, 2014, and her arrival date as March 26, 2018, serving as a record of the transfer that brought Nihondaira-born bloodlines into Nishiyama's group. A description of her personality is also posted there.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Matsuba?
- Matsuba is recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen in Fukui (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Matsuba born?
- Matsuba was born July 17, 2014.
- What does Matsuba’s record tell us?
- Matsuba is recorded as born on July 17, 2014. The record at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp