Taofa was a Red Panda recorded at Tama Zoo. Born June 14, 2015. Passed away on October 7, 2025.
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| Name | Taofa (タオファ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | June 14, 2015 |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Last Known Facility | Tama Zoo（Tokyo） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In memoriam |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
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Records
Born June 14, 2015, at Tohoku Safari Park (Fukushima Prefecture), she arrived at Tama Zoological Park on March 27, 2017, and lived there for the following eight and a half years. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's press release lists her date of birth, birthplace, and arrival date as individual data.
On October 6, 2025, she appeared listless and unlike her usual self, and an examination revealed abdominal swelling and fluid buildup; suspecting peritonitis, veterinarians performed abdominal surgery. She showed signs of recovery for a time after the operation, but her death was confirmed the next morning, October 7. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's press release announced the cause of death as acute circulatory failure due to intussusception (age 10). The sequence from the discovery of her change in condition through emergency surgery to confirmation of death is recorded chronologically in the metropolitan government's announcement. She was 10 years old at the time of the announcement.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- What happened to Taofa?
- Taofa passed away on October 7, 2025. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
- When was Taofa born?
- Taofa was born June 14, 2015.
- What does Taofa’s record tell us?
- Taofa has a record at Tama Zoo; the death was recorded on October 7, 2025.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp