Over the past few days, netizens have paid close attention to the living and health conditions of the giant pandas Meixiang, Tiantian and Little Miracle in the Smithsonian National Zoo.
China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center recently sent experts to Smithsonian National Zoo. After on-site verification by experts, the giant panda breeding management and disease prevention and control in Smithsonian National Zoo all meet the standards and requirements of giant panda breeding management and health management, and the giant pandas Meixiang, Tiantian and Little Miracle are generally in good health.
At present, "Little Miracle" is in good health, growing well and weighing over 90kg. Under the professional treatment and careful care of the Smithsonian National Zoo, the common diseases of the giant pandas Meixiang and Tiantian, such as hypertension and arthritis, have been well controlled. Ascites is common in elderly giant pandas. There was mild ascites in Meixiang, which has been effectively controlled after treatment, and health monitoring will continue to be strengthened in the future.
Since the birth of "Little Miracle" in 2020, China and the United States have made it clear that Mei Xiang and Tian Tian will no longer participate in breeding, and the Smithsonian National Zoo will no longer conduct artificial sperm collection and artificial insemination on Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. The giant panda "Little Miracle" is not yet an adult, and its growth and development are not yet mature, so it cannot participate in reproduction.
Over the past 22 years, China and the United States have carried out fruitful cooperation in panda protection and management, breeding, scientific research, disease prevention and control, and public education. The two sides have jointly bred four giant panda cubs, published hundreds of scientific research papers and jointly held several academic exchange and training activities. The Smithsonian National Zoo has more than 2 million visitors every year, and the online and offline public education has covered hundreds of millions of people worldwide, which has promoted mutual understanding and friendship between Chinese and foreign people. (Desk reporter)
Zhao Xiong)
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