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24-year-old koala Midori of Japan is now recognized as the oldest living koala in captivity (圈养) and oldest koala in captivity ever. Living at Awaji Farm Park England Hill in Minami Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, Midori's current age is the human equivalent of over 110 years old! On average, koalas live to 15 to 16; Midori's age far goes beyond that. What is more amazing is that Midori still climbs trees, feeds by herself, and in a condition where she can appear in front of visitors.

According to Kazuhiko Tahara, the head of England Hill, Midori's health and longevity would not have been possible without other people's support. "It's thanks to much support and courage from everyone, including farmers who deliver fresh Eucalyptus (桉树) to us."

Midori was born on the 1st of February, 1997, in Australia. In 2003, Midori was sent from Yanchep National Park to Hyogo Prefecture as a gift from the Western Australia state government. Midori's typical day (like other koalas) she eats and sleeps and then she repeats that cycle. Sometimes zookeepers have to help her with feeding or excretion (排便). According to the keeper who looks after Midori, her unique feature comes straight after climbing up a tree," she shakes her head and makes a smug face."

Midori was one of four koalas that came to England Park in 2003, and at the time, staff at England Park didn't expect Midori to live for this long. "She was the slimmest and the most helpless-looking of the four. We didn't expect her to live for such a length for that reason, so she's surprised us!"

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