Watch: Pandas from China settle in their new Washington DC home
Pandas arrive in DC
Two giant pandas made it to their new home at the Smithsonian National Zoological Parkin Washington, D.C., United States. The pair arrived in the United States from China via a flight that landed at Dulles International Airport.
“ICYMI: Two 'treasures'arrived at the Zoo today! Join us in welcoming giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, who entered Zoo grounds shortly after 11:30 a.m. today and are settling into their new homes at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat,” the Smithsonian National Zoo posted on X.
The zoo explained the meaning of the name of the male panda in a post on X: In Mandarin Chinese, "Bao" means 'precious' and 'treasure', while "Li" refers to vitality and strength. Put together, "Bao Li" means an active and vital power.
The National Zoo wrote while explaining the name of the female panda, “Qing Bao's name means 'green' and 'treasure' in Mandarin Chinese. 'Qing' evokes the lush and mountainous habitat of pandas. 'Bao,' which means 'precious' and 'treasure,' reflects how cherished and adored she is.”
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The pandas will remain in quarantine for a month till they get acclimated to their new home andwill be open to view for the public in January.
An agreement between China and US
The pandas will remain in the US for a decade-long breeding and research agreement between Beijingand Washington.
Although Bao Li was born in China, he is the offspring of Bao Bao, who was born in the same zoo in 2013. He is the grandchild of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, who lived in the zoo for nearly 23 years but were moved to China last fall, where their youngest cub resides.
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The species of panda are classified as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The research programs will play an important role in supporting their longevity.
Giant pandas have always been a symbol of friendship and peace between the two countries and used to be gifted as a goodwill gesture in earlier times. However, since the species became endangered in 1982, China has shifted to lending pandas to some countries for diplomatic reasons instead of gifting them.
(With inputs from agencies)
