China News Service, September 11th. According to the official Weibo news of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center, the giant panda "Lei Lei", pedigree number: 374, age about 31 years old, suffered an epileptic seizure on September 9, 2020, and rescue was ineffective death.
It is reported that in late June this year, the giant panda Lei Lei had her first epileptic seizure.
In mid-August, the frequency of seizures of "Lei Lei" increased. Since September, due to the comprehensive effects of epilepsy and senile disease, Lei Lei has lost exercise ability, has difficulty in eating and eating, needs artificial assistance to eat, and has become weaker.
Since Lei Lei became ill, the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center has organized experts and veterinarians to treat Lei Lei many times, and arranged for keepers on duty 24 hours to provide targeted special care.
On September 9, Leilei had a persistent seizure, which caused respiratory and circulatory failure. After full treatment, he died.
The giant panda "Leilei" was rescued in Leibo County, Liangshan Prefecture in 1992. It is assumed that he was born in 1989.
The giant panda "Lei Lei" is a heroic mother. Although her forefoot is missing due to injuries in the wild, she has always lived optimistically and strongly. She has nurtured 5 cubs in her life, including the giant panda Yuanyuan who was gifted to Taiwan.
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