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
Parma Ｗallaby
Macropus parma
Parma Ｗallaby
Macropus parma
It is one of the smallest species of kangaroo. Its tail is almost as long as its body. It lives in moist, shrubby forests. It is generally solitary, but sometimes lives in small groups. It rests in the bushes during the day and becomes active in the evening.
| classification | Mammalia, Diprodontidae, Macropodidae |
|---|---|
| English name | Parma Wallaby |
| distribution | Australia (New South Wales) |
| Residence | In the forest, in the bush |
| Size |
Head torso length: 45-53cm
Tail length: 40-55cm Weight: Males 4-5.9 kg, females 3.2-4.8 kg |
| food | Grass, leaves |
| Red List |
IUCN: VU (Very)
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Pregnancy and childbirth
The gestation period is 30 to 35 days, and they usually give birth to one calf at a time.
Child growth
Immediately after birth, the baby enters its mother's pouch and stays there for a while. At about six months of age, the baby's head begins to emerge from the pouch, and at about seven months of age, the baby's body comes completely out.