Two giant pandas depart China for Australia

14/12/2024 18:59

Two giant pandas departed southwest China's Sichuan Province for Australia on Saturday afternoon, marking a new round of China-Australia collaboration on giant panda conservation and research.



Xingqiu, a four-year-old male, and Yilan, a three-year-old female, both from the Dujiangyan base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, are set to settle at Adelaide Zoo for the next decade.



Fresh bamboo, bamboo shoots, fruits, vegetables, specially made steamed buns, and drinking water were carefully prepared to ensure their health and safety during the flight. Experienced keepers and veterinary experts from China and Australia are accompanying the pandas on their journey.



Upon arrival at Adelaide Zoo, Xingqiu and Yilan will undergo quarantine. Chinese experts traveling with them will stay temporarily to help the pandas adjust to their new environment.