On the evening of August 21, local time, the Smithsonian National Zoo announced that the American giant panda Meixiang had successfully given birth.
The Smithsonian National Zoo posted on social media: “A precious panda cub was born! We are happy to share with you that at 6:35 this afternoon, Meixiang gave birth and she is focusing on taking care of the newborn baby. (Yes. Seeing) her active motherhood behavior-breastfeeding the cub and holding it tight."
American people: the only good news in the dark
Giant panda Meixiang gave birth to the cubs. The excitement of the American people is beyond words. The Smithsonian National Zoo website, which broadcasts the birthing process, also suffered a freeze and even collapsed due to too many online viewers.
At present, the new crown pneumonia epidemic in the United States continues to deteriorate, with more than 5.61 million confirmed cases and 170,000 deaths. Many Americans called the panda Meixiang's cubs "the only good news in the dark."
The best news of 2020! In addition, can the live broadcast platform be repaired so that we can witness it with our own eyes (in case there is another next time)?
OMG! A good news in so many bad things.
There is no better news than this. I wish the little guy a long and healthy life, and the panda mother has done a good job!
The zoo must protect this little baby. We need some positive news in 2020.
awesome! Good news from a terrible year.
Birthday cub
Look at the lives of other giant pandas abroad
Germany
Twins "Dream" and "Dream Circle" celebrate their first birthday
Affected by the epidemic, the Berlin Zoo was once closed in March and was not reopened to tourists until April 28. In order to ensure safe visits and the health of the giant panda babies, the zoo has adopted many epidemic prevention measures and has set up multiple At the disinfection point, the breeder must perform careful disinfection before working. The breeder must wear a mask when touching the baby panda. The toys and facilities used by the panda will also be carefully cleaned and disinfected.
On August 31, the two little guys will celebrate their first birthday, and the zoo is preparing for this.
Korea
Giant panda couple celebrate their cubs
On the evening of July 20, 2020, the Chinese giant panda couple Le Bao and Ai Bao, who lived in Everland, Yongin City, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, welcomed their first baby. This female cub was 16.5 cm long and weighed 197 grams at birth.
Belgium
The twins "Baodi" and "Baomei" celebrate their first birthday
On August 8, 2019, twin giant pandas "Baodi" and "Baomei" living in Belgium were born in Paradise Park. On August 8 this year, the lovely twins celebrated their first birthday. Their father and mother are the giant pandas "Star Badge" and "Hao Hao" that arrived in Belgium from China in 2014.
Netherlands
Giant panda "Wu Wen" gives birth for the first time
On May 1, 2020, the Dutch giant panda "Wu Wen" gave birth to a giant panda cub at the Ovi Hanz Zoo in the Netherlands. This is the first cub of a Dutch giant panda. This baby panda belongs to China. It can stay in the Netherlands for four years, after which it will return to China to continue to contribute to the breeding program.
On August 14, the Ovihanz Zoo in the Netherlands held a 100-day celebration and naming ceremony for the cubs of giant pandas "Wu Wen" and "Xingya" living in the Netherlands. The baby panda's name-"Van Star" was announced.
What to do if the language of the panda with overseas experience is not fluent
Foreign breeders learn Sichuan dialect for it
The Russian giant pandas "Ding Ding" and "Ruyi" arrived in Moscow in 2019 and started their 15-year sojourn life.
Since the end of March this year, public places such as zoos in Russia have been closed due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Akulova, director of the Moscow Zoo, said that during the epidemic, Sino-Russian shipping was blocked, and the supply of "tintin" and "ruyi" bamboo was affected to some extent. They actively explored other channels to ensure the rations of "Dingding" and "Ruyi".
In order to communicate better with giant pandas, Svetlana Akulova, director of the Moscow Zoo, even learned the Sichuan dialect. According to her, if they are called "Ruyi" and "Dingding" in Russian, these two giant pandas will not turn around. They need to use the Sichuan dialect to call them "Ruyi" and "Dingding" so that they can turn around.
Taking care of the "returnees" giant pandas, foreign languages and Sichuan dialects go together
According to agreements between China and many countries, pandas born in foreign countries will be sent back to China in 4 to 5 years.
What should I do if these "returned" pandas go home but they have language problems? The breeders of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center are very experienced. In the process of taking care of the "returnees" pandas, foreign languages and Sichuan dialects have come together, and the teaching of Sichuan dialects is advancing steadily!
China's "National Treasure" is booming worldwide
Boost Chinese and foreign exchanges
In Germany, affected by the epidemic, the Berlin Zoo was once closed in March and did not reopen to tourists until April 28. After the reopening, many tourists made a special trip to see the giant panda.
On June 12, 2017, an 11-year-old female giant panda at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan gave birth to a cub. This is the first time a giant panda cub was born at the zoo in 5 years. At that time, it also caused a great panda fever in Japan. Local people visited the zoo one after another, and panda-themed peripheral products were also popular.
Expect pandas born abroad to be like mom and dad
become
Enhancing the "little cutie" between Chinese and foreign people
"Little Ambassadors" who promote the continuous development of Sino-foreign friendship
Build new bridges and bonds to enhance Sino-foreign friendship