Tokyo Friends of the Zoo
Magazine "Animals and Zoos"
Magazine "Animals and Zoos"
"Animals and the Zoo" is the magazine of Tokyo Friends of the Zoo. It is published four times a year and delivered to members.
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If you would like to purchase just the magazine, you can purchase the latest issue at the gift shops of Ueno Zoo, Tama Zoo, Tokyo Sea Life Park, and Inokashira Park Zoo, as well as through the online shopping site "TOKYO ZOO SHOP" and Shosen Grande.
Information on the latest issue
Information on the latest issue
Animals and Zoos, Spring 2026 Issue (No. 742)
The cover features Xiao Xiao, Giant Panda who traveled to China in January 2026.
The issue begins with a record of Xiaoxiao and Leilei's journey from Ueno Zoo to Narita International Airport, and also covers a variety of topics, including efforts to breed the endangered Japanese endemic bird, the Ogasawara Greenfinch, Chimpanzee blood sampling training, and the aquatic life and changes in Shinobazu Pond Pond.
cover
Giant Panda (photographed at Ueno Zoo in December 2025)
article
- [Ueno Zoo] The day to say goodbye to the pandas: Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
- [Ueno Zoo] Keeping rare species to protect them from extinction - What zoos should do for the Ogasawara Greenfinch
...Yukihiro Takahashi
- [Inokashira Park Zoo] Aiming to breed Yaku Is Sika Deer deer
...Tatsuya Ito
- [Tama Zoo] The process of successfully collecting blood from Chimpanzee: Individualized training methods and health management
...Sato Sumine
- A familiar body of water: Shinobazu Pond (note)
...Michi Amano, Mikako Takamatsu
Other
・Readers' photo exhibition
- Poem and illustration "Flamingo"
...Poem: Ryo Kisaka, Illustration: Yoshifumi Hasegawa
・Talking about humans and animals
"Those who live in the magma desert"
...Kana Nishitani (Izu Oshima Geopark Certified Geoguide)
• [From a zoo lecture] When, where, and how do wild medaka fish breed?
...Yuki Kondo
・Zoo topics from Tokyo/Japan/Overseas
Book Reviews: Animal Books
[Ueno Zoo] Goodbye, Chinese Pangolin
・Table of contents illustrations.... Ikeda Manabu
・Hand-drawn letters and illustrations...Isao Makino
others
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2005年春号（No.658）
This volume contains a conversation between director Komiya of Ueno Zoo and director Kosuge of Asahikawa City's Asahiyama Zoo, in which they discuss the fun of zoos, the problems they face, and their future prospects.
Isn't the pattern on peacocks' feathers what makes them so popular?
We present a new theory on how Indian Peafowl choose their mates.
2005年夏号（No.659）
The opening article, "A Day in animal keeper," zooms in on African Bush Elephant at Tama Zoo and those in charge!
"Recollections: Ueno Zoo on those days" features a collection of posthumous writings by the late Yoshiko Sawada, who worked at Ueno Zoo from 1940 to 1982, about her memories of the zoo. The book features a commemorative photo of the elephants that were to be culled, as well as a passage describing Ueno Ueno Zoo as the war drew to a close.
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2005年秋号（No.660）
We publish a report on the artificial rearing of a southern tamandua, which was carried out despite the lack of experience.
We will observe the group life of Naked Mole-rat by analyzing their calls.
There will also be an exhibition of attempts to cultivate Bell-ware, which brings a rich environment to shallow seas.
2006年冬号（No.661）
Introducing a major project to create new breeding grounds for the endangered seabird albatross.
In this breeding report, we will report on the growth of Japanese Marten that has been artificially raised, and the process by which the new Chimpanzee becomes a part of the "Forest Where Chimpanzee Live."
2006年春号（No.662）
In this breeding report, we will show you the growth process of the spotted poison dart frog.
The exhibition also introduces the mysteries of the ecology of Eurasian Least Shrew said to be the smallest in the world, and the ingenuity behind its exhibition, as well as research into measuring sex hormones from animal feces to ensure reproduction.
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2006年夏号（No.663）
We will talk about the highlights and initiatives of Bear Hill that opened in April.
There is also a report on scientific analysis aimed at breeding mussels.
The first part of "Tracking the long-distance migration of Mongolian gazelles" is now published.
2006年秋号（No.664）
A special feature on the "marriage" of Tama Zoo 's African Bush Elephant, Mao, to Morioka City Zoological Park.
The breeding report discusses the techniques used to vividly display Naked Mole-rat rat behavior in the new exhibit.
The second part of "Tracking the long-distance migration of Mongolian gazelles" is now published.
2007年冬号（No.665）
We introduce the relationship between the wildcats of Tsushima Leopard Cat, the home of the Tsushima wildcat, and the mother flying hare's "laissez-faire" parenting style.
We will report on the critical situation of amphibians rapidly declining around the world, based on the current situation in Japan and a report from the CBSG General Meeting.
2007年春号（No.666）
In "Looking back on the history of traveling zoos," the author, who worked at a zoo in the United States, describes the history of zoos in Japan from the perspective of traveling zoos.
We have also included a transcript of a lecture given at Ueno Zoo by D. Kleiman, a promoter of golden Lion tamarin conservation efforts.
2007年夏号（No.667）
We have received news about the celebrations for Anura Sri Lankan Elephant at Tama Zoo marking 50 years since she arrived in Japan.
We will introduce our efforts to artificially raise murre chicks and a six-month record of the rescue and release of Common Murre fur seals.
2007年秋号（No.668）
With the cooperation of Inokashira Park Zoo, we investigated how squirrels eat walnuts.
We will introduce the challenge of creating a group from two Common Wolf, and efforts to raise and breed water Water Spider, which spend their entire lives underwater.
2008年冬号（No.669）
A lot happened before Haoko, Western Lowland Gorilla, arrived at Ueno Ueno Zoo...
Upon arrival, they undergo strict quarantine.
In addition to two articles about gorillas by a "coordinator" and a "veterinarian," there is also an article on raising the Matako three-banded armadillo, detailing how it successfully reproduced.
2008年春号（No.670）
Tama Zoo celebrates its 50th anniversary!
A special feature on the progress from 1955 to the present and what lies ahead.
We will unravel the history of Tama Zoo through memorable photos and past "Animals and Zoos" articles.
2008年夏号（No.671）
We will introduce the improvements being made to environmental enrichment for Polar Bear bears and efforts to raise Aye-aye at Duke University's Lemur Center.
Investigating the unknown ecology of Raccoon Dog living in the forests surrounding the Imperial Palace.
2008年秋号（No.672）
The cover features Tsushima Leopard Cat at Inokashira Park Zoo.
We will also introduce Snow Leopard breeding, the raising of three native horses - the Tokara horse, the Kiso horse, and the Noma horse - and efforts to conserve the Nagoya Daruma Pond Frog at Hiroshima City's Asa Zoo.
2009年冬号（No.673）
The cover Water Buffalo at Tama Zoo.
The winter issue includes articles related to the 2009 zodiac animal, the ox, such as "Three Topics Related to Cows" and the Kuchinoshima cows that visited Ueno Zoo.
We will also be bringing you a wealth of other content, including breeding efforts at the zoo and records of kangaroo observations by elementary school students.
2009年春号（No.674）
We will introduce efforts to exhibit hibernating Asian Black Bear and attempts to conserve Crested Ibis in China.
We will also report on an experiential tour where children visited Tsushima, home to the Tsushima Leopard Cat wildcat.
2009年夏号（No.675）
The cover features a mother and baby Black Rhinoceros at Ueno Zoo.
We will introduce the detailed story of how Chimpanzee came to use "empty can recycling machines," the actual training of African Bush Elephant to carry them out, the differences in the skeletons of African Bush Elephant and Asian Elephant elephants, and right-handed (!) snakes.
2009年秋号（No.676）
The special feature is "20th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Sea Life Park"!
A look back at history through a timeline.
A special guide from animal keeper will take you through every corner of the aquarium and introduce you to the various initiatives and innovations being undertaken at the aquarium.
We will also take a closer look at the "Aye-aye Forest" at Ueno Zoo.
2010年冬号（No.677）
We will introduce landscapes of Crested Ibis photographed in Sado and attempts to breed Crested Ibis in captivity at Tama Zoo.
It includes non-verbal communication with gorillas and a reunion after 26 years.
2010年春号（No.678）
We will introduce the initiatives being undertaken at zoos, such as the first breeding Eastern Black Rhinoceros at Ueno Zoo and the year-round glow worm luminescence at Tama Zoo. We will also introduce animals and zoos from various angles, including the results of research conducted at zoos in collaboration with researchers, and the outbreak of Nomura's jellyfish!
2010年夏号（No.679）
The cover features Momoko and Komomo, a mother and child Western Lowland Gorilla at Ueno Zoo.
He is now 6 months old.
The main text focuses on how the gorilla lived with other gorillas.
What is the difference between a legless lizard and a snake? We will also introduce a report from Yokohama City Nogeyama Zoo, which was the first in Japan to successfully breed Radiated Tortoise.
2010年秋号（No.680）
The cover features a water shrew at Tama Zoo.
As the name suggests, it is a rodent that lives in rivers and other places, but is closely related to moles.
We will introduce the difficulties faced in raising water mice and the creative ideas that were put into creating an exhibit, such as providing a water source.
The twists and turns of the journey to building a relationship of trust with Asian Elephant.
2011年冬号（No.681）
The cover Hippopotamus from Ueno Zoo.
Hippopotamus first came to Ueno Zoo on February 23, 1911.
A look back at the history of Hippopotamus keeping at Ueno Ueno Zoo through photographs.
We will be showing you breeding efforts for Amur tigers from Tama Zoo and Malayan Amur Tiger from Ueno Zoo.
2011年春号（No.682）
Two Giant Panda have arrived at Ueno Zoo for the first time in three years.
We will introduce the breeding of Western Lowland Gorilla and Atlantic puffins, as well as the creatures that live in Tokyo Bay that can be observed from bottle watching.
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2011年夏号（No.683）
The cover features Ri Ri, Giant Panda at Ueno Zoo.
After the renovation of the panda house, you can now see them up close.
We will introduce the process of incorporating hand-raised Chimpanzee into a group, as well as ecological research on Adelie penguins at Showa Station in Antarctica.
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2011年秋号（No.684）
This special issue focuses on Ogasawara, which has been selected for World Heritage registration.
We will introduce the zoo's conservation efforts, the Ogasawara aquarium's tank, and the latest findings on Ogasawara's animals from various angles.
2012年冬号（No.685）
The cover Polar Bear from Ueno Zoo 's new facility, "Polar Ber and Seal Oceans."
It's a shot from a new perspective.
We will introduce the initiatives being undertaken at the zoo, including Asher, who was born at Asian Black Bear Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Asiatic black bears breeding in hibernation, and reindeer breeding.
2012年春号（No.686）
We look back at the history of Inokashira Park Zoo which will celebrate its 70th anniversary in May.
We will also introduce the highlights of the park.
From Tokyo Sea Life Park, we will show you the process of collecting and raising fine spotted jaw fish, where the male protects the eggs in his mouth.
2012年夏号（No.687）
We will introduce a variety of initiatives, including the history of insect breeding, records of training two-spotted crickets that make use of their learning ability to learn tricks (!), the artificial hatching of Svalbard Rock Ptarmigan, and the breeding and display of icefish that live in the Antarctic Ocean.
2012年秋号（No.688）
The cover features Indah, Sumatran Tiger at Ueno Zoo.
The main text features photographs of Giant Panda, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary since arriving at the zoo, as well as a variety of articles, including a record of the natural mating of Ri Ri and Shin Shin, and the breeding of Cheetah at Tama Zoo.
2013年冬号（No.689）
The cover features the Japanese striped snake, the zodiac animal for 2013.
In this article, we will introduce various tools used by animal keeper.
Topics include Asian Elephant "Asha" that bred at Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the "hibernation" of Japanese Pipistrelle at Tama Zoo, and the much talked about capture of the Cuban solenodon.
2013年春号（No.690）
The report also includes information on efforts to restore an environment where fireflies can fly around freely, improvements to nest boxes for breeding Toco Toucans, and the results of a survey on the changes in animal species kept in Japanese zoos, which are said to have been on the decline in recent years.
2013年夏号（No.691）
The ideas and results of putting Giraffe training techniques learned in the United States into practice at Tama Zoo.
The article on Tokyo Butterfly Bitterling is about efforts to raise, breed, exhibit, and conserve it at Inokashira Park Zoo.
Western Lowland Gorilla.
2013年秋号（No.692）
The cover features guinea pigs from Inokashira Park Zoo Zoo.
The main text includes articles on Ueno Zoo, which has succeeded in breeding gorillas through group breeding, Tama Zoo Inokashira Park Zoo, which is engaged in educational outreach activities through guinea pigs, as well as articles on the current status and conservation of wild Przewalski's Horse 's horses, and animal graves and memorial monuments based on Japan's unique view of animals.
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2014年冬号（No.693）
The cover features Tokyo Sea Life Park 's horseshoe leather jacket, in honor of the Year of Domestic Horse.
The main text includes information on breeding techniques for the year-round exhibition of Crab jay, the ecology of Lidth's Jay jay that lives on Amami Oshima, and articles on Lidth's Jay white jay conservation efforts at Ueno Zoo.
2014年春号（No.694）
The cover Lion at Tama Zoo.
Lion Bus is celebrating its 50th anniversary since it began operations, and we look back on its history.
Other articles include the artificial raising of Giraffe in Eurasian Moorhen of Tama Zoo, the rearing of Chinese Pangolin at Ueno Zoo, and the familiar bird sparrow.
2014年夏号（No.695）
The first part of the magazine introduces the migration of Tsushima Leopard Cat.
This is a nationwide initiative aimed at breeding.
Articles include various ideas developed for raising Diving Beetle at Tama Zoo, the application of DNA analysis technology to determine parentage of black-faced Black-faced Spoonbill, and an explanation of the development of a liaison group for surveying and conserving Shuttles Hoppfish in Tokyo Bay.
2014年秋号（No.696）
2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Sea Life Park.
The special guide is "Nature around the Water" at Tokyo Sea Life Park.
"The Aquarium's Past and Future" by former director Nishi Genjiro covers the aquarium's history over the past quarter century as well as its outlook for the future.
These include the artificial breeding of Amur Leopard Cat at Inokashira Park Zoo with the potential application to breeding programs for Tsushima Leopard Cat leopard cats, and efforts to treat the fracture and recovery of Patagonian Mara, Asian Elephant at Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
2015年冬号（No.697）
We will report on Ishikawa Zoo's efforts to apply falconry techniques to return birds of prey rescued at the zoo to the wild, Polar Bear breeding plan being carried out in collaboration with other countries across the country, and a survey of the current habitat of Japanese Macaque on the Shimokita Peninsula.
2015年春号（No.698）
The Jellyfish Rider is a fan shrimp that rides on a jellyfish and eats it.
We will introduce the challenges of raising these animals at Tokyo Sea Life Park.
"What is Zoology?" discusses the broad academic field required for zoos and the academic foundations needed to meet visitor expectations.
We explore the Naked Mole-rat of naked mole rats, which are unusually long-lived for a rodent, with an average lifespan of 28 years, and do not develop cancer.
2015年夏号（No.699）
We will bring you records of the careful tracking of the growth of Japanese Squirrel squirrels at Inokashira Park Zoo, tips on how to artificially raise a southern tamandua born at Ueno Zoo, the current state of Japan's Rock Ptarmigan and conservation efforts, and more.
2015年秋号（No.700）
"Animals and Zoos" was first published in 1949.
When it was first published, the magazine was called "Zoo Newspaper."
This is the 700th issue!
At the beginning of the issue, we look back at the cover design.
In this article, we will introduce the breeding techniques used to raise Golden Eagle and Lion pride exhibit at Tama Zoo.
2016年冬号（No.701）
In the opening chapter, in celebration of the Year of the Monkey, we will introduce the "Monkey Mountains" at zoos across Japan.
Monkey Mountain is a kind of "typical" model, but in recent years various innovations have been made.
The main article covers topics such as hornbill breeding at Saitama Children's Zoo and the reopening of Pacific Bluefin Tuna tuna exhibits at Tokyo Sea Life Park.
2016年春号（No.702）
In this article about the diet of Hanako, Asian Elephant at Inokashira Park Zoo, we introduce the ideas the staff use to support Hanako, who is elderly and only has one tooth.
In addition, the section "Population Management in Zoos" explains how Japanese zoos select the species they should keep in captivity for the future and what challenges they face.
2016年夏号（No.703）
The first Antarctic collection survey report in 12 years has arrived from Tokyo Sea Life Park.
We will introduce an experiment to refrigerate and preserve the eggs of Migratory Locust, as well as the efforts of Adachi Ward Biological Park to raise the Tsushima sea cucumber butterfly for generations outside its habitat.
2016年秋号（No.704）
The first part of the magazine introduces two Tasmanian Devil that have come to the zoo from Australia.
We will tell you about the history of Przewalski's Horse horse breeding and how to keep them in a herd.
"Special animal keeper 's Guide" is Ueno Zoo Medical Center.
We will unravel the mystery of Giraffe 's unique first thoracic vertebra.
2017年冬号（No.705）
The cover features a chicken, in reference to the zodiac animal for 2017, the bird.
At the beginning of the article, we will introduce some tips for feeding slow lorises.
How can gum arabic be used?
The main article covers the efforts of Tokyo Sea Life Park to breed Little Penguin, and the struggles animal keeper at Aquamarine Fukushima, who aim to exhibit plants, fish, and otters in coexistence.
2017年春号（No.706）
We will introduce efforts to breed Siberian Crane and the mobile aquarium activities of Tokyo Sea Life Park.
The "Special Zoo Guide" will show you the "work of facility staff" and the various innovations within the zoo.
The article features a study of wild Sika Deer on Mount Kinka in Miyagi Prefecture, conducted by Professor Minami Masato of Azabu University and others.
2017年夏号（No.707）
We will introduce the challenge of raising moles with a focus on food, and the trial and error involved in breeding White-bellied Go-away-bird.
The "Special animal keeper 's Guide" is about the new exhibit "Luminescent Creatures" at Tokyo Sea Life Park.
Research staff from Tokyo Sea Life Park will also be conducting an ecological survey of Wrought Iron Butterflyfish.
2017年秋号（No.708）
We will introduce the process from the birth of Ueno Zoo 's Giant Panda "Xiang Xiang" to the decision on her name.
We will bring you a report on the mysterious rearing of the deep-sea creature, the common octopus, which has been attracting attention in recent years; unexpected research results on the pregnancy of a green anaconda kept alone for eight years; and conservation efforts for the Iriomote wildcat and the Taiwan wildcat.
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2018年冬号（No.709）
A baby Western Gorilla was born at Ueno Ueno Zoo!
Tama Zoo has taken the path to hosting the "Domestic Horse Talk Event," where visitors can interact with horses.
We will introduce the efforts being made by local authorities and aquariums to protect the endangered Common Murre, as well as the mysterious binturong, which is kept at Hirakawa Zoo in Kagoshima City.
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2018年春号（No.710）
This book features a report on the breeding Giant Panda at Ueno Zoo, from the birth of "Xiang Xiang" to their public release.
At director roundtable discussion, the four director from Ueno, Tama, Kasai, and Inokashira shared their thoughts on the theme of "conservation."
In addition, we will introduce conservation efforts for the Land Snail, an endemic species of Ogasawara, and Ueno Zoo 's new facility, "Children's Zoo STEP."
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2018年夏号（No.711）
We bring you a report on how endangered species such as the Ogasawara grass butterfly and Rock Ptarmigan are bred and raised in zoos in Tama and Ueno.
We will also introduce an initiative at Ueno Zoo that focuses on the food of Japanese Macaque, and the surprising evolution that allows baby animals to survive when born prematurely.
2018年秋号（No.712）
This is a report on the care of the newly born Western Gorilla, Riki, as he grows up while interacting with his two older sisters.
At director roundtable discussion, the four director from Ueno, Tama, Kasai, and Inokashira zoos spoke freely about "education" at their zoos.
In addition, we will report on Shuttles Hoppfish conservation efforts at Tokyo Sea Life Park which involve collaboration between multiple facilities, and the changes in Inokashira Pond following three dredgings.
2019年冬号（No.713）
As a result of improvements to the breeding environment at Ueno Zoo, kingfisher chicks have grown and left the nest for the first time in 14 years.
Tama Zoo introduces the work of Wildlife Conservatio Center which investigates animals' breeding seasons based on hormone levels.
We will also be sharing information on how to use greenery to make zoos more attractive, as well as a report on the breeding of West African Dwarf Crocodile.
2019年春号（No.714）
This report on Aye-aye care traces the progress of the aye-aye over the past 10 years since the "Aye-aye Forest" opened at Ueno Zoo.
We will also be bringing you a roundtable discussion director on the theme of "exhibitions," an article about the World Aquarium Congress held last fall, a behind-the-scenes look at the migration of Ueno Zoo 's Sumatran Tiger, and an article about the unknown ecology of Japanese bush warblers, focusing on their songs.
2019年夏号（No.715）
We will introduce the life of "Bakari," an okapi kept in the United States, before he came to Ueno Zoo and what he looks like after he was released to the public.
This report on the care of Bornean Orangutan at Tama Zoo focuses on the growth of mother and child, Valentine and Cheria, who are being hand-reared.
We will also bring you articles about the successful artificial and natural breeding of Eurasian Oystercatcher at Ueno Zoo.
2019年秋号（No.716）
As part of the "30th Anniversary Special of Tokyo Sea Life Park," we will look back on the 30 years from 1989, when the aquarium opened, to 2019, the first year of the Reiwa era.
In particular, we will introduce in detail the special exhibitions and planned exhibitions that have been held so far, as well as the changes in the natural environment around the water.
Furthermore, the magazine also includes an article on the ecology of Bonin Flying Fox the first in 10 years.
2020年冬号（No.717）
We will introduce the progress of Serval breeding at Tama Zoo, in particular the birth and rearing of Yuri, who came to the park in 2014, as well as her recent status.
In addition, the magazine also features an article looking back at the progress of the "Second Zoo Stock Plan" formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as well as introducing the 124 newly selected species.
2020年春号（No.718）
We will be introducing a breeding report from Ueno Ueno Zoo summarizing the three consecutive years of breeding of the mountain Mountain Hawk-eagle, also known as the "king of the forest," as well as articles on research into the diet of wild Asiatic Asian Black Bear, efforts to breed Japanese Night-heron at Yokohama Municipal Zoo, and penguin breeding and conservation, along with recent global trends.
2020年夏号（No.719）
We will introduce the first successful breeding of Weedy Seadragon in Japan, which were exhibited at Tokyo Sea Life Park, as well as topics from Ueno Zoo, such as the breeding of Schlegel's Green Tree Frog and the insects that live in the zoo, from Tama Zoo, the pairing of Snow Leopard leopards, and from Inokashira Park Zoo the topic of the "Creature Plaza" was covered.
2020年秋号（No.720）
We will introduce the relocation of Tama Zoo 's Asian Elephant, Amara, focusing on preparations such as training.
We will be bringing you articles about the Education and Outreach Center established in 2019, topics on ex situ conservation of endangered spiny mice, and the current status of Japan's seabirds revealed by long-term observations (monitoring).
2021年冬号（No.721）
We will introduce "Panda Forest," which opened in September 2020, and look back at the panda houses to date.
The breeding report will cover the efforts being made to breed the common octopus at Tokyo Sea Life Park for the long term, the current status of stork habitats on the continent, and the activities of the sculpture garden at Inokashira Park Zoo
2021年春号（No.722）
In this breeding report, we will introduce the breeding record of Black-faced Spoonbill that have been kept at Tama Zoo for 30 years, as well as our efforts at "combined chick rearing."
Other articles include the breeding of King Penguin at Kasai Tokyo Sea Life Park, behind the scenes at Tama Zoo 's large greenhouse, and a look at the ground pecking of the Okinawa woodpecker, a type of woodpecker that lives in Okinawa.
2021年夏号（No.723）
In this breeding report, we will introduce the growth of Arun, Asian Elephant born at Ueno Zoo in 2020.
Other topics include the efforts being made by Tokyo Sea Life Park to improve the welfare of seabirds through joint research with the University of Tokyo's Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, the current state of Australia after overcoming large-scale forest fires, and the bamboo fences being built at Inokashira Park Zoo.
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2021年秋号（No.724）
In the breeding report, we will introduce you to the breeding efforts of Greater One-horned Rhinoceros of Tama Zoo and Eastern Black Rhinoceros of Ueno Zoo, respectively.
In addition, we will provide information on how it was discovered that there are two species of albatrosses, which were previously thought to be one species, and growth records of twins born this year at Ueno Zoo, Giant Panda and Black Lemur.
2022年冬号（No.725）
This is a special feature on Ueno Zoo, which will celebrate its 140th anniversary in March. In "Ueno Zoo Then and Now," we look back on the history of Ueno Zoo, focusing on animals that have had calves in recent years and new facilities.
The breeding report will cover topics such as the breeding of warty newts and southern tamanduas, and changes in the ranks of Japanese Macaque groups.
2022年春号（No.726）
This is a special feature on Inokashira Park Zoo which will celebrate its 80th anniversary in May.
We will introduce the current state of Inokashira from various angles, including highlights of the zoo recommended by animal keeper, a behind-the-scenes look at the zoo's design reforms that have been underway for over 10 years, and information on stable fly countermeasures to protect animals from insect bites.
2022年夏号（No.727）
In this breeding report, we will introduce the efforts being made to naturally breed Red-headed Wood Pigeon at Tama Zoo.
We will also introduce the behind-the-scenes story of the special exhibit "Ikimono Magica," which will fully open at Tokyo Sea Life Park in July 2022, from conception to completion.
We will also be bringing you articles on the breeding ecology of the spectacled guillemot, which is being investigated on Teuri Island in Hokkaido, and the Hakone salamander, a species of which new species have been discovered in recent years.
2022年秋号（No.728）
We will introduce the past and present of Giant Panda at Ueno Zoo, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary since arriving at the zoo on October 28, 2022.
The cover features twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei.
The breeding report covers the birth and growth of the twin pandas, as well as the nutritional management efforts being made for Chimpanzee at Tama Zoo.
We will also be bringing you a variety of information this time, including research into the shrike's habit of "fast feeding."
2023年冬号（No.729）
The cover features Miyako Grass Lizard. Please take note of its round eyes and beautiful scales.
This breeding report will introduce the ex situ conservation efforts at Ueno Zoo.
Tama Zoo will introduce the new discoveries they have made through their year-round Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle breeding, as well as the ideas they have used to communicate the fascinating nature of the beetles to everyone.
This issue is packed with other information, including an article on a fisheries improvement project that considers the sustainability of giant octopus fishing and marine resources, and a behind-the-scenes look at the production of zodiac stuffed animals.
2023年春号（No.730）
From Inokashira Park Zoo, we bring you reports on efforts to breed Japanese Serow and the day a baby was born.
A food procurement officer from Tama Zoo will give us a behind-the-scenes look at how eucalyptus, essential for raising Koala, is procured.
We will also be providing a wealth of information, including educational outreach activities for children through the conservation of Tokyo-native newts, and the online programs that each kindergarten has been working on innovating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023年夏号（No.731）
An article about Chimpanzee from Tama Zoo.
We will introduce the efforts that animal keeper, veterinarians, and Wildlife Conservatio Center have been making as a team to connect the generations.
From Inokashira Park Zoo, we bring you an article on the aquatic plant Stonewort.
We will introduce how it was revived after 60 years and the trial and error process of cultivating it within the garden.
The cover features Motomoto, a Pygmy Hippopotamus that came to Ueno Zoo from Nifrel in Osaka.
2023年秋号（No.732）
The cover features Crested Ibis at Tama Zoo. We introduce the ongoing efforts to hatch and raise chicks, with the aim of seeing crested Crested Ibis once again soaring across the skies of Japan.
In "Funji and Gray: The First Giraffe to Arrive in Japan," we trace back documents and unravel new information that has come to light about Giraffe that have made their mark on the history Giraffe in Japan.
We will also be bringing you a wealth of information, including information on Tama Zoo 's efforts to survey the insects that live within the zoo, and information on food management at Tokyo Sea Life Park.
2024年冬号（No.733）
The cover features Western Gorilla from Ueno Zoo. This report on the care of Sumomo, who turned two this year, follows her journey from artificial rearing to rejoining the group.
In "What Marine Mammals That Wash Up on Our Shores" we asked Tajima Momoko of the National Museum of Nature and Science to write about the various things that can be learned through marine surveys and the significance of preserving animal bodies as specimens.
We will also be bringing you a wealth of information, including the efforts being made by zoos to protect rare wild species and research exploring the mystery of egg shapes.
2024年春号（No.734）
The cover features guinea pigs from Inokashira Park Zoo.
In this article, we will introduce the efforts and discoveries made to successfully breed Long-clawed Shrew kept at Tama Zoo.
Taro Nojiri of Juntendo University introduced us to the latest findings on evolution as seen through the formation of body shapes, including the origin of the ultrasound emitted by bats.
In addition, we will bring you news from the zoo, including articles on the growth of Ueno Zoo 's Asian Elephant, Arun, and the construction and training required to change elephant husbandry methods, as well as articles on reviews of interaction activities and new initiatives at Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos and Aquariums.
2024年夏号（No.735）
The cover features Tasmanian Devil that visited Tama Zoo in February 2024.
In this article, we will introduce a new initiative at Tokyo Sea Life Park to collect "plankton" and an initiative to feed bamboo shoots harvested at Tama Zoo to Giant Panda in Ueno.
Yusuke Koshizuka, an employee of Adachi Ward Biological Park, shared with us the efforts that led to the successful captive breeding of the rare insect, the long-horned beetle, which is at risk of extinction.
We will also be covering a variety of topics, including the contents of a "Crested Ibis Roundtable Discussion" in which former zoo staff members who have been involved for many years in the conservation of the Crested Ibis Crested Ibis, another endangered species, talk about the hardships and thoughts they faced at the time, which could be considered the behind-the-scenes story of crested ibis conservation.
2024年秋号（No.736）
This article introduces the history of Serval breeding at Tama Zoo, particularly the birth and rearing of Yuri, who arrived at the zoo in 2014, as well as her recent status. It also includes an article looking back at the progress of the Second Zoo Stock Plan formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and introducing the 124 newly selected species.
2025年冬号（No.737）
Tasmanian Devil are the world's largest carnivorous marsupials and live in Australia. Tama Zoo introduced them for the first time in 2016 and has kept six of them to date.
The caretaker who has been involved since the animal's introduction looks back on the past.
We will also introduce the efforts being made by Yasuko Suzuki of the NGO BirdLife International to conserve seabirds, as well as the results of research into artificial breeding techniques for Southern Rockhopper Penguin Kaiyukan has been working on for many years.
Designers working at Tokyo's zoos and aquariums then discussed "zoo and aquarium design."
What kind of attention to detail and thought goes into the notices and flyers you see around the park?
In addition, the essay corner "Talking about Humans and Animals," which welcomes people active in various fields in each issue, has received a contribution from crocodile researcher Yusuke Fukuda.
2025年春号（No.738）
In this issue, we bring you breeding reports on the breeding progress and diverse behavior of Little Grebe being kept at Inokashira Park Zoo, as well as the journey to successfully breeding Sumatran Tiger at Ueno Zoo for the first time in 26 years.
In addition, Ouchi Yo, a curator at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, and Kobayashi Kazuo, a former employee of Ueno Zoo, will depict the historical background and changes surrounding Ueno Zoo at the time through Miura Bunji's Japanese painting "Zoo Outing," which depicts Ueno Ueno Zoo in the early Showa period.
In addition, Tomoyuki Nakamura of the Fisheries Research and Education Agency contributed an article on the current situation of char that live in mountain streams and other areas.
The essay corner, "Talking about humans and animals," features fish print artist Nagashima Sukenari.
2025年夏号（No.739）
In 2024, two Giraffe from Tama Zoo departed for Indonesia.
In this issue, we bring you a behind-the-scenes look at this massive migration through a report from the zookeepers.
We will also introduce the efforts made by Hitachi City Kamine Zoo to successfully measure the weight of Hippopotamus, as well as Koala conservation activities promoted by the WWF in Australia.
Furthermore, in the essay corner "Humans Talk About Animals," we received a contribution from Masaaki Hirai of the comedy duo "Dansei Buranko."
2025年秋号（No.740）
In March 2025, a baby Pygmy Hippopotamus was born at Ueno Zoo for the first time in 13 years.
We will provide you with a breeding report that covers the efforts made to raise the animal, from its birth to its current growth.
In addition, Professor Shimano Tomoyuki of Hosei University contributed an article about a conservation support project for Bhutan's rare white-bellied heron, and Professor Kase Chihiro of Azabu University contributed an article about the athletic ability of Masked Palm Civet.
2026年冬号（No.741）
Artificial rearing, a method used to save lives, sometimes presents various challenges.
What kind of "learning" is necessary for orangutans to live as orangutans?
A former zookeeper at Tama Zoo shares their recollections.
Ueno Zoo has published a report from animal keeper about the relationships between elephants.
In addition, we'll bring you a wide range of topics related to wildlife, including tracking swan migrations and the hunting techniques of Tufted Puffin!