Four giant pandas have returned to Chengdu City in southwest China's Sichuan Province after a successful sojourn at Zoo Atlanta in the United States. The pandas—Lun Lun, Yang Yang, and their twins Yalun and Xi Lun—arrived on Sunday night and were reported to be in good health, according to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
An accompanying team of veterinarians confirmed the pandas' well-being upon arrival. Under their careful supervision, the pandas were transported to the Chengdu Research Base, where they will undergo at least one month of quarantine as part of standard procedures.
Lun Lun and Yang Yang initially arrived at Zoo Atlanta in 1999 as part of a China-U.S. collaboration on giant panda conservation. During their time in Atlanta, they were well cared for and successfully bred five litters, resulting in seven cubs. Their twins, Yalun and Xi Lun, represent the culmination of this successful breeding program.
The international cooperation between China and the United States on giant panda conservation has been fruitful. Both countries have collaborated extensively in areas such as panda reproduction, cub-rearing, behavioral training, and preventive veterinary medicine. This partnership has led to significant academic exchanges and remarkable achievements in conservation research.
Beyond scientific advancement, the panda program has played a vital role in fostering understanding and friendship between the people of China and the United States. The return of Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Yalun, and Xi Lun signifies not just the end of their journey abroad but also the ongoing commitment to international cooperation in wildlife conservation.
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Giant pandas return to China after successful stay at Zoo Atlanta
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