The nickname of the child of "American Manatee", who was born last year at an aquarium in Motobu, Okinawa and celebrated his first birthday on the 16th, was decided to be "Kyu" after "Ryukyu".
At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Motobu, a male child of "American Manatee" was born on June 16th, a year ago.
When this manatee was soliciting nicknames as it celebrated its 1st birthday, more than 3,300 applications were received from inside and outside the prefecture, and it was announced on the 16th that it was decided to be "Kyu".
"Kyu" is derived from "Ryukyu" like his father "Ryu", and has a wish to be loved by connecting the world with happiness like "Tama". increase.
"Kyu" is currently growing steadily with a body length of 190 cm and a weight of 123 kg, swimming around the aquarium vigorously and eating cakes made of vegetables such as pumpkins and carrots deliciously.
A tourist from Tokyo said, "It's so cute. The name is pretty. I want" Kyu "to aim for breeding."
Shingo Fukada of the Okinawa Churashima Foundation's Marine Animal Division, who is in charge of breeding, said, "I'm relieved that I've grown up well. I'm a little naughty and active, but I want you to see it with warm eyes."