On Tuesday, the National Smithsonian Zoo welcomed two giant pandas from China to their new home, where they will live for the next 10 years.
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One panda, a male, is named “Bao Li,” which means “precious vigor.” While he is new to the National Zoo, his mother and grandparents are well-acquainted with the facility he’ll be calling home. The other, a female, is “Qing Bao,” which translates to “green treasure.” Both pandas are three years old, meaning they’re almost fully grown adults.
“We’re thrilled to announce the next chapter of our breeding and conservation partnership begins by welcoming two new bears, including a descendent of our beloved panda family, to Washington, D.C.,” said zoo director Brandie Smith. “This historic moment is proof positive our collaboration with Chinese colleagues has made an irrefutable impact.”began as a gift to President Richard and Pat Nixon from the Chinese government after their visit to Beijing 50 years ago.
However, in May, it was announced that Bao Li and Qing Bo would be moving to America for the next ten years for research and breeding purposes. According to the agreement, any cubs the two pandas may have will move back to China by age four.Avery Meurer is a Content Gatherer for KSAT 12. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Communications/Radio, Television and Film, as well as a Creative Writing Certificate.
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