Signs of estrus were seen in female giant pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, and the zoo began preparing to live with males for breeding.
A 15-year-old female "Xin Xin" bred at Ueno Zoo has shown signs of estrus such as getting into the water to cool a part of her body and increasing the number of markings from the end of February. It means that there is.
The zoo has begun preparing to live with another 15-year-old male, Lee Lee, for new breeding.
Four years ago, a female "Xiang Xiang" was born between these two animals.
The breeding season for giant pandas is from February to May, and the chances of getting pregnant are only a few days, so we will continue to observe carefully at the zoo and let them live together at the right time.
Ueno Zoo has been temporarily closed due to the state of emergency, but if there are signs of estrus even after reopening, it will be restricted from entering the panda house where two animals live and will not be open to the public. is.
Ueno Zoo "Working to reach mating"
Ueno Zoo commented, "Giant pandas are difficult to breed, so we will continue to work toward mating."