Zoo Stock Species and the Red List
Zoo Stock Species and the Red List
Zoo Stock
This indicates that the species is included in the Second Zoo Stock Plan, which was formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 2018. The plan sets goals for the next 10 years in three areas: "species conservation," "contribution to wildlife conservation," and "environmental education and conservation awareness." 124 animal species are included.
What is the Red List?
Based on scientific research, this is a list of wildlife classified by rank (category) indicating the degree of risk of extinction.
Livng Things Encyclopedia shows the categories (mainland and islands) assessed by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) at the global level, the Ministry of the Environment for Japan, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for Tokyo.
The higher the category in each table, the higher the risk of extinction, and CR, EN, and VU are the three categories known as "endangered species." In Tokyo, species that are not at the NT (near threatened) level but are relatively rare are considered "species of concern."
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IUCN categories |
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|---|---|
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EX |
extinction |
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EW |
Extinction in the wild |
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CR+EN |
— |
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CR |
Serious crisis |
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EN |
crisis |
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VU |
emergency |
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NT |
Near Threatened |
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LC・○ |
Low Concern |
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DD |
Data shortage |
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LP |
— |
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Japan (Ministry of the Environment) Category |
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|---|---|
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EX |
extinction |
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EW |
Extinction in the wild |
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CR+EN |
Endangered species |
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CR |
Critically Endangered |
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EN |
Endangered species |
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VU |
Endangered species |
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NT |
Near Threatened |
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LC・○ |
— |
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DD |
Lack of information |
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LP |
Endangered |
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Tokyo Category |
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|---|---|
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EX |
extinction |
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EW |
Extinction in the wild |
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CR+EN |
Endangered species |
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CR |
Critically Endangered |
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EN |
Endangered species |
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VU |
Endangered species |
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NT |
Near Threatened |
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LC・○ |
Unranked |
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DD |
Lack of information |
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LP |
Endangered |
Creatures at Tama Zoo
Creatures at Tama Zoo
Common Wolf
Canis lupus lupus
Common Wolf
Canis lupus lupusSubspecies: Common Wolf
Among Common Wolf, which are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere, Common Wolf is a relatively large subspecies. They live in packs of 2 to 20 individuals, consisting mainly of a male and female pair and their offspring, other relatives, and siblings. Within the pack, there is a separate hierarchy for males and females, with the top-ranking pair being the breeding pair, while the other members help with raising children and hunting.
| classification | Mammalia, Carnivora, Canidae |
|---|---|
| English name | Common Wolf |
| distribution | Europe, Russia, Siberia |
| Residence | Forests and shrubs |
| Size |
Head torso length: 105-160cm
Height: 72-85cm Weight: 32-80 kg |
| food | Deer, Wild Boar, rabbits, fish, amphibians, reptiles, etc. |
| Red List |
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
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communication
Common Wolf cooperate in packs to hunt and raise their young. As a result, they have a variety of communication methods. In addition to howling, which is said to increase awareness of members of the pack, and body language such as facial expressions and gestures, they also frequently exchange information through scent.