Endangered Japanese leopard cat dies at Tokyo zoo aged 18


Momo, the 18-year-old feline was the oldest Tsushima leopard cat in captivity in Japan. - The Japan News/ANN

TOKYO: An endangered Tsushima leopard cat has died at Inokashira Park Zoo in Musashino, Tokyo, the metropolitan government announced.

Named Momo, the 18-year-old feline was the oldest Tsushima leopard cat in captivity in Japan. Tsushima leopard cats are designated as a national natural treasure.

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