| Wolong Panda Reserve: Three pandas lost | |
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| May 19, 2008 02:38 |   |
 | Source: China.com.cn After May 12th earthquake happened, Wolong Panda Reserve has been isolated from the outside since the communication and transport was cut off. On May 16th, the latest news came out from that area. Most pandas were safe though their homes were destroyed seriously---14 completely collapsed and 18 seriously damaged. Also it is confirmed that five staff there were dead and three pandas were lost. However, the frequently happened aftershock endangers pandas’ safety. At the same time, Wolong Panda Reserve has received 500000 yuan from China Wildlife Conservation Association for buying relief materials. No.1 After transferring to the safe area, the panda cubs were taken good care of by the staff.  |
| May 19, 2008 02:40 | #1 |
| No.2 After the earthquake happened, the staff in the natural reserve were transferring pandas to the safer areas. |
| May 19, 2008 02:41 | #2 |
| No.3 The foreign visitors are safe. |
| May 19, 2008 02:42 | #3 |
| No.3 The landslides endanger the panda reserve |
| May 19, 2008 02:43 | #4 |
| Sorry for uploading the wrong photo. |
| May 19, 2008 02:44 | #5 |
| The damaged reserve. |
| May 20, 2008 08:29 | #6 |
| GUEST76112 | we are worried about our sisters and brothers,but also but also worried for our pandas.. |
| May 20, 2008 20:57 | #7 |
| GUEST16132 | Thank you for your pictures. As a Californian I am so worried about "our" California Pandas. We know that Mei Sheng is safe, but we're not hearing anything about Hua Mei and her three pairs of twins. I hope we find out soon. I am so impressed with the Chinese people and how they're helping each other out. I am so impressed with their resilence. I've been to China and found them to be that friendliest people. Kathy |
| May 21, 2008 06:07 | #8 |
| GUEST21168 | Any news on the lost pandas. Are steps being taken to find them. Do we know the identity of those three lost pandas. Were any of the pandas injred. Were the staff that were killed any people from San Diego Zoo or major people in running the reserve. The pandas have been moved to a safe location, but what are the immediate plans to help with their care and safety. Since they are an endangered species and part of a major effort in China, I know they are not humans, but such effort has gone into preserving them and this was such a major area for doing that that we hope for the safety and well being of all there as they deal with this - people and pandas and for some news about what is happening there. |
| May 22, 2008 21:50 | #9 |
| Those pandas have been transferred to Shawan area. At present, they are all safe. But pandas there face food crisis. It is said that a panda needs to eat 10 to 18 kilos bamboo. Although Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research center has prepared 2500 kios bamboo, 2000 kilos bamboo shoots, 100 kilos maize-bread, 1000 kilos apple, 200 kilos milk powder for the pandas, those foods only can last for one week. Picture: The staff there try to teach the pandas to have porridge.  |
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