Sapporo Zoo in Japan has announced the death of Seita, a 19-year-old male Red Panda. Born on June 23, 2005, Seita was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of the zoo’s animal hospital, but passed away on Saturday, November 30.
Seita was originally born at Chausuyama Zoo in Nagano City and came to Sapporo Zoo in 2008. During his 16 years at the zoo, Seita became a popular figure and fathered five offspring.