New Giant Pandas Coming to Australia as Wang Wang, Fu Ni Return to China

Two giant pandas, popularly known as Wang Wang and Fu Ni, will return to China after staying in Australia. Additionally, China is expected to loan two new giant pandas.

The two pandas are famous in Australia because of their adorable appearance. Pandas are considered unique animals in the wild and hold cultural and environmental importance, particularly in China.

According to a report, pandas thrive in temperate climates in high mountains. These animals are often seen eating bamboo, which makes up their diets. Despite their environmental importance, pandas are threatened by climate change, habitat loss, poaching, and deforestation.

As a result, rehabilitating and protecting the panda population is crucial to avoid the brink of extinction.

Wang Wang and Fu Ni Giant Pandas

Wang Wang the Panda at Adelaide Zoo on June 16, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. Pandas are considered one of the unique animals in the wild, and they have an ability to manipuate bamboos. These animals are known to be native in China, and known for their solitary behavior. (Photo : by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Wang Wang and Fu Ni are two of the unique pandas taken care of in Australia. These two animals have been staying in the country for at least 15 years and are expected to return to China by the end of the year.

While pandas are essential, they have suffered from reproduction challenges. The report mentioned that breeding these species is challenging because they are low-sexed animals.

In Adelaide, Australia, experts have attempted to breed the two giant pandas. One method they conducted was artificial insemination for the low-sexed creatures. However, the attempts have repeatedly become unsuccessful despite all the exhausted efforts.

In addition, the giant pandas arrived in Australia as part of a global initiative of panda diplomacy between China and other countries. This also symbolizes goodwill between the two countries.

Two new pandas are expected to be welcomed by Australia, and they were given a selection of new giant pandas after Wang Wang and Fu Ni returned. These new pandas will also bring tourism benefits and generate jobs in South Australia.

It is believed that there are still 1860 giant pandas in the wild.

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Giant Panda Facts in the Animal Kingdom

Pandas, considered native to China, are primarily seen in central China's mountain ranges. The herbivore animal likes to feed on bamboo, which is 99% of their daily diet.

In addition to loving bamboo, these animals are considered excellent climbers. Their modified wrist bone, known as thumbs, allows them to move and manipulate bamboo. Additionally, they are recognized by their strong arms and sharp claws.

Another fact about giant pandas is their solitary behavior. According to a report, adult pandas prefer to live alone and leave a scent to avoid other pandas.

As mentioned in the other report, pandas have a low reproductive rate, which makes breeding challenging for experts. Additionally, these animals like to swim.