She concluded that the specimen was likely a Japanese wolf that had been cared for at Ueno Zoo around 1888. “The possibility of the sample being a Japanese wolf increased as I examined much more ...

The last verified Japanese wolf was killed in 1905 in Nara Prefecture ... was likely one of two Japanese wolves brought to ...

The first Asian elephant born at Tokyo's Ueno zoo in its 138-year history was finally put on show to visitors Dec. 1, and officials said mother and calf are doing well. Asian elephants are a ...

Watch the moment giant panda, Shin Shin, gives birth to the twins at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo A giant panda has given birth to twin cubs at a Japanese zoo. Shin Shin gave birth to the cubs on Wednesday ...

Formerly part of Kaneiji Temple, Ueno Park is now home to the Ueno Zoo (considered Japan's oldest zoo), six museums, a number of shrines and temples, and more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees.