Beibei, the giant panda, rests in the animal house. Anyuan photo
Zhongxin. com, Chengdu, November 21 (Reporter Anyuan) Beibei, a male giant panda born in the National Zoo of the United States, returned to his hometown in the early morning of the 21st and stayed at the Bifengxia base in Ya ‘an, China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center.
Beibei, a giant panda, is familiar with the new environment in the outdoor playground. Anyuan photo
According to the staff of Ya ‘an Bifengxia Base of China Giant Panda Protection Research Center, on the morning of 21st, as the special car carrying Beibei slowly pulled into the gate of Ya ‘an Bifengxia Base at night, the staff who had been waiting here gave a cheer. The winter night in Ya ‘an Bifengxia base was bitterly cold, but it did not affect everyone’s enthusiasm and passion for welcoming Beibei home. The staff unloaded the transport cage with Beibei in an orderly manner. Perhaps it is the fatigue of long-distance transportation, perhaps it is not suitable for the new environment, and "Beibei" is reluctant to come out in the transportation cage. After the Chinese breeder and American breeder patiently guided, communicated and appeased, Beibei, who gradually relaxed, bravely stepped out of the transport cage under the temptation of food and officially stayed in the giant panda quarantine area.
Hand over the giant panda "Beibei" file. Anyuan photo
On August 22, 2015, the male giant panda "Beibei" was born at the National Zoo in the United States. According to the agreement between the two parties, giant pandas born in the National Zoo of the United States need to return to China at the age of 4. In August this year, "Beibei" spent her 4th birthday in the zoo. It is understood that after learning the news of Beibei’s return to China, many fans in the United States expressed their reluctance and came to the zoo to say goodbye to Beibei. The zoo also held a series of farewell activities for Beibei.
It takes more than 16 hours to fly directly from Washington, USA to Chengdu, Sichuan. In order to make Beibei adapt to the long journey, the zoo has conducted physical examination and cage training for Beibei in advance, and prepared its favorite foods-bamboo, apples and carrots. The American breeder accompanied Beibei safely home all the way and will accompany Beibei at Bifengxia Base in Ya ‘an for several days to help him continue to adapt to his new home. Beibei will officially meet the public after the one-month quarantine period.
Zhang Zhizhong, director of the Wildlife Protection Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Bureau and secretary of the Party Committee of the China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center, said that he was very grateful to the National Zoo for its meticulous care and feeding of giant pandas. The China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center and the National Zoo have achieved fruitful cooperation in the management of giant panda breeding, artificial breeding, scientific research, public education and cultural exchanges. As an important platform for international cooperation and exchange of giant pandas around the world, the Center has carried out panda research cooperation with 16 zoos in 14 countries around the world. There are 32 giant pandas still living abroad, and a total of 21 surviving giant panda cubs have been bred. The development of international research cooperation on giant pandas can not only enhance the friendship between the two peoples, but also spread Chinese culture with giant pandas as the carrier, enhance the national cultural soft power and the influence of Chinese culture, and show the world a true, three-dimensional, comprehensive, peaceful and friendly image of China.