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nature1 year ago

"Genetic Breakthrough Solves Mystery of Rare Brown Pandas"

The mystery of the world's only captive brown and white panda, Qizai, has been solved with genetics. Researchers identified a gene, Bace2, that may be responsible for the unusual fur color by sequencing the genomes of brown and black-and-white pandas. Mice with the same mutation in Bace2 had light fur, suggesting a link to hypopigmentation. This discovery sheds light on the genetic basis of Qizai's unique coloring and represents a significant step in understanding these rare pandas.

via IFLScience|
#bace2-gene#brown-and-white-panda#genetics
wildlife-conservation1 year ago

"Panda Cubs' Lunar New Year Debut at Sichuan Reserves"

34 giant panda cubs bred in 2023 made a group appearance at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Shenshuping base of the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda in Sichuan, China. Staff members interacted with the adorable cubs during the event, showcasing the successful breeding efforts of the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda.

via Xinhua|
#breeding-bases#china-conservation#giant-panda
entertainment2 years ago

Giant Panda Steals the Show in SNL Cold Open with Biden

In the cold open of "Saturday Night Live," a talking giant panda joins a mock President Biden in a press conference, poking fun at Biden's age, his previous comments about Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the recent departure of pandas from the National Zoo. The scene humorously focuses on the panda issue rather than more serious topics, with the panda expressing concerns about Trump potentially being reelected in 2024 and the state of democracy in the US. The skit concludes with the fake Biden and the panda bonding over their similarities as dads.

via The Hill|
#china-relations#comedy-skit#entertainment
world2 years ago

"Pandamonium as South Korea's Amusement Park Welcomes Twin Panda Cubs"

A female panda named Aibao gave birth to twin cubs at an amusement park near Seoul, South Korea. The twins, weighing about five and six ounces, are in good health, as is their mother. Pandas have a 40-50% chance of giving birth to twins, and recent years have seen twin pandas born in France and Japan. The pandas at the amusement park are part of China's "panda diplomacy" program, and efforts to conserve the species have led to their status being changed from endangered to vulnerable. The twins' older sister will be returned to China, and the search for a suitable partner will begin.

via CBS News|
#endangered-species#environment#giant-panda
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

"Rare Occurrence: South Korean Giant Panda Delivers Twins, Marking a Historic Moment"

A giant panda named Ai Bao has given birth to twin cubs at a South Korean zoo, marking the first time giant pandas have been born in the country. The birth is seen as an opportunity to raise awareness about the need for better protection and preservation of pandas, which are an endangered species. Both Ai Bao and her newborns are in good health. The population of giant pandas has grown from under 1,000 to over 1,800 due to conservation efforts and research. China has been sending pandas abroad as a symbol of goodwill since the 1950s.

via DW|
#conservation#endangered-species#giant-panda
wildlife2 years ago

Historic Birth: South Korea Welcomes First Panda Twins

A giant panda named Ai Bao has given birth to twin female cubs at the Everland theme park in South Korea, marking the first time panda twins have been born in the country. Both Ai Bao and her newborns are in good health. The pandas came to the park in 2016 from China, and their presence has attracted millions of visitors. The birth of the cubs is a testament to decades of conservation efforts that have saved the giant panda species from extinction.

via ABC News|
#conservation#everland-theme-park#giant-panda
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

Historic Birth: South Korea Welcomes First Panda Twins

A giant panda named Ai Bao has given birth to twin cubs, both female, at the Everland theme park in South Korea, marking the first time panda twins have been born in the country. The cubs and their mother are in good health, and the resort group will observe their growth before unveiling them to the public. Ai Bao, her mate Le Bao, and their previous cub Fu Bao have been the only pandas in South Korea, and Everland's Panda World has attracted 14 million visitors. The conservation efforts for giant pandas have helped increase their population from under 1,000 to over 1,800 in the wild and captivity.

via The Associated Press|
#conservation-efforts#everland-theme-park#giant-panda
animal2 years ago

Ya Ya the Panda Returns Home to China After 20 Years Abroad.

Ya Ya, a giant panda born in Beijing in 2000, returned to China after spending 20 years on loan at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee. Her departure was closely followed on Chinese social media, with many expressing excitement for her return. Earlier this year, allegations of neglect and abuse circulated on Chinese social media alongside pictures of Ya Ya with discolored and patchy fur, but the Memphis Zoo stated that her quality of life was not affected by her condition.

via The Associated Press|
#animal#china#giant-panda
world2 years ago

Lin Hui, Chinese Giant Panda on Loan, Passes Away in Thailand.

Lin Hui, a giant panda on loan from China to a zoo in northern Thailand, died unexpectedly at the age of 21, six months before she was due to return home. The cause of her death is unknown, but she appeared to have become ill on Tuesday morning and her nose was seen bleeding when she lay down after a meal. Lin Hui and her male mate, Chuang Chuang, arrived in Chiang Mai in 2003 on a 10-year loan that was later extended for another 10 years. The loan was ostensibly for research and conservation purposes, but it was generally regarded as an act of friendship by China.

via USA TODAY|
#animal-conservation#china#giant-panda
animals2 years ago

Sudden Death of Chinese Panda on Long-Term Loan to Thailand.

Lin Hui, a giant panda on long-term loan from China to a zoo in northern Thailand, died suddenly at the age of 21. The cause of her death is not yet clear, but she appeared to have become ill on Tuesday morning and her nose was seen bleeding when she laid down after a meal. Lin Hui and her male mate, Chuang Chuang, arrived in Chiang Mai in 2003 on a 10-year loan that was later extended for another 10 years. The loan was ostensibly for research and conservation purposes, but it was generally regarded as an act of friendship by China.

via ABC News|
#animals#china#conservation
animals2 years ago

Sudden Death of Chinese Panda on Long-Term Loan to Thailand.

Lin Hui, a giant panda on long-term loan from China to a zoo in northern Thailand, died suddenly at the age of 21. The cause of her death is not yet clear, but she appeared to have become ill on Tuesday morning and her condition deteriorated rapidly. Lin Hui and her male mate, Chuang Chuang, arrived in Chiang Mai in 2003 on a 10-year loan that was later extended for another 10 years. The loan was ostensibly for research and conservation purposes, but was generally regarded as an act of friendship by China.

via The Associated Press|
#animals#china#conservation
animals2 years ago

Panda leaves Memphis Zoo for return to China.

Memphis Zoo bid farewell to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to China after a 20-year loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens. Ya Ya was joined in Memphis under the loan agreement by Le Le, a male panda who died in February ahead of the pair’s planned return to China. The pandas were key to research and conservation projects and helped people experience some of Chinese culture.

via The Associated Press|
#animals#china#conservation