Two pairs of giant pandas that resided at Zoo Atlanta in the United States have returned to their homeland in China. The pandas arrived in Chengdu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Sunday night, marking the end of their successful stay in the U.S.
The pandas, Lun Lun, Yang Yang, and their twin daughters Yalun and Xi Lun, were confirmed to be in good health upon arrival, according to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Accompanied by a veterinary team and panda care specialists, they were transported safely to the research base and will undergo at least one month of quarantine as part of standard procedures.
Lun Lun and Yang Yang first arrived at Zoo Atlanta in 1999 as part of the China-U.S. cooperation project on giant panda protection. During their time in Atlanta, they were well cared for and became proud parents to seven cubs over five litters, contributing significantly to the conservation of this beloved species.
The international cooperation project between China and the United States on giant panda conservation has enabled collaboration in areas such as panda reproduction, cub-rearing, behavioral training, and preventive veterinary medicine. This partnership has led to significant academic exchanges and achievements, playing a key role in advancing conservation research and fostering understanding and friendship between the people of both nations.
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Giant pandas return to China after successful stay at Zoo Atlanta
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