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  1. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Captive status of the Anami rabbit

    The Anami rabbit is an intriguing evolutionarily distinct and also very endangered endemic Japanese mammal. I was wondering whether these are currently held in captivity either within Japanese zoos or in ex-situ captive breeding facilities. Does anyone know about the status of this species in...
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  2. birdsandbats

    Fatal Tiger Attack at Hirakawa Zoological Park

    Akira Furusho, a zookeeper, was found dead in the White Tiger enclosure at Hirakawa Zoological Park after he went in to clean the cage. He was killed by a male named Riku. Akira's family has asked the zoo not to kill Riku. White tiger kills zookeeper in Japan
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    • animals attacks attack hirakawa zoological park tiger attack
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    • Forum: Japan
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