Midori, a female koala from a zoo in Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, who holds the record for being the world's oldest captive koala, died on the 23rd.
"Midori" is 25 years old, which is more than 120 years old in human age, and it is considered to be senility.
"Midori" is a female koala that has been bred at the zoo "Awaji Farm Park England Hill" in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture. and certified by Guinness World Records.
According to the prefectural government that commissioned the breeding, Midori started to eat less eucalyptus around the middle of this month, and on the 22nd, she fell out of the tree and was treated by a doctor.
And on the morning of the 23rd, when the keeper went to check on the situation, it was confirmed that he was dead.
Midori is 25 years old, which is more than 120 years old in human years, and is considered to be senile.
The zoo will hold a farewell party at a later date.
Breeding staff "It was a peaceful end like sleeping"
Atsushi Goto, who was in charge of breeding at "Awaji Farm Park England Hill", said, "I found him crouching on the ground because he couldn't climb a tree the morning before he died, but he was doing well until then. , There was no sign of suffering, and it was a peaceful end as if sleeping, so I think it was a good life.I want to say "Thank you very much" to the many people who have been familiar with "Midori". ” commented.