What happened to Sawa?

Sawa passed away on June 18, 2026. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.

What does Sawa’s record tell us?

Sawa has a record at 周南市徳山動物園 (Shuunanshitokuyama Doubutsuen); the death was recorded on June 18, 2026.

Sawa was a Capybara recorded at 周南市徳山動物園 (Shuunanshitokuyama Doubutsuen). Born March 29, 2017. Passed away on June 18, 2026.

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Sawa profile
Name	Sawa (サワ)
Species	Capybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Sex	Male
Born	March 29, 2017
Birth Facility	宇部市ときわ動物園 (Ubeshitokiwa Doubutsuen)
Last Known Facility	周南市徳山動物園 (Shuunanshitokuyama Doubutsuen)（Yamaguchi）
Enclosure	Not disclosed
Status	In memoriam
Conservation Status (IUCN)	LC— Least Concern

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No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.

What happened to Sawa?: Sawa passed away on June 18, 2026. This page preserves the individual’s record in memoriam.
When was Sawa born?: Sawa was born March 29, 2017.
What does Sawa’s record tell us?: Sawa has a record at 周南市徳山動物園 (Shuunanshitokuyama Doubutsuen); the death was recorded on June 18, 2026.

Last verified: 2026-07-06 ／ Source: tokuyama-zoo.jp