Berlin Zoo's Giant Pandas Return to China

The Berlin Zoo has sent its first giant pandas born in Germany, Pit and Paule, to China after a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-year-old pandas, also known as Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, arrived at their new home, the Chengdu Panda Base, after a flight on an Air China cargo jet. They will undergo a 30-day quarantine period before joining the panda population. While the pandas were popular attractions in Berlin, their return to China was part of the original agreement. Giant pandas have difficulty breeding, making their births highly valued.