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The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. will welcome two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, from China before the end of the year as part of a 10-year cooperative breeding and research agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. This follows the departure of two adult pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, and continues the tradition of panda diplomacy between the two countries.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will welcome two new adolescent giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, by the end of the year, following the departure of its previous pandas to China. This marks a continuation of the decades-old practice of "panda diplomacy" despite recent strained U.S.-China relations. The zoo is upgrading its panda habitat in anticipation of the new arrivals, who will be on a 10-year loan from China.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. will welcome two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, from China later this year. Bao Li, a male, and Qing Bao, a female, both aged 2, are part of a 10-year lease agreement aimed at aiding genetic diversity and conservation efforts. The arrival of these pandas marks a new era for the zoo, which has a long history of hosting giant pandas and aims to continue its successful breeding and conservation programs.
FedEx has been entrusted with the task of transporting three giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji, from the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., back to China. The bears are being flown on a dedicated FedEx Panda Express plane, accompanied by National Zoo staff and a FedEx loadmaster to ensure their safety and comfort. The pandas have custom-built transport enclosures and are the sole cargo on the flight, with over 250 pounds of food, including bamboo and other treats, provided for their journey. This marks the end of the Smithsonian National Zoo's panda conservation program, which spanned over five decades, as they continue their efforts to protect the future of giant pandas and their habitat.