Chiba’s 23-year-old red panda to be recognized with a world record
Futa will be crowned the oldest living red panda in captivity at a ceremony at Chiba Zoological Park being attended by Guinness World Records Japan.
Futa will be crowned the oldest living red panda in captivity at a ceremony at Chiba Zoological Park being attended by Guinness World Records Japan.
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