Kason was a Red Panda recorded at Tama Zoo. Born June 11, 2017. Passed away on October 2, 2025.
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| Name | Kason (カソン) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | June 11, 2017 |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Last Known Facility | Tama Zoo（Tokyo） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In memoriam |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
Records
Born June 11, 2017, at Taipei Zoo in Taiwan, he arrived at Tama Zoological Park on April 19, 2024, for breeding. The zoo announced in its news that he would be on view from May 23 that year, for the time being between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. The arrival announcement was published on April 20, 2024, and updated on May 21 when the viewing schedule was set.
From September 12, 2025, he showed loss of appetite and reduced activity and was examined and treated for gastrointestinal dysfunction and respiratory symptoms, but his death was confirmed on the morning of October 2. Examination found a pus-like fluid accumulated in the right chest cavity, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's press release announced the cause of death as pyothorax due to bacterial infection (age 8). He was 8 years old at the time of the death announcement, and had died about a year and a half after his arrival.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- What happened to Kason?
- Kason passed away on October 2, 2025. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
- When was Kason born?
- Kason was born June 11, 2017.
- What does Kason’s record tell us?
- Kason has a record at Tama Zoo; the death was recorded on October 2, 2025.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp www.tokyo-zoo.net