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Giant Pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao Depart for San Diego Zoo in Conservation Effort

Jun 26, 2024, 12:44 PM

Two giant pandas, 5-year-old male Yun Chuan and 4-year-old female Xin Bao, departed from Ya'an City in China's Sichuan Province to the San Diego Zoo in the United States on Wednesday, June 26. This move marks the beginning of a 10-year international cooperation on giant panda conservation between China and the US. The pandas' relocation is part of a new round of international cooperation and research agreements on giant panda conservation. The San Diego Zoo is preparing to welcome its newest residents as part of this significant conservation effort.