It is DC panda monium again.
The two giant pandas, Bao Lee and Kiyoshi BAO, made their debut on Friday at the Smithsonian National Zoo, the capital of the country.
New arrivals landed in the state in October, but had to be isolated until now.
“Bao Li and Qing Bao have already gained the hearts of staff and volunteers. I'm excited to return panda fans to the zoo,” Brandy Smith said. National Zoo and Conservative Biology Research InstituteIn a statement.
With respect to Pandas's debut, the National Zoo holds a series of events called the Panda area from 25th to February 9th.
The National Zoo has regained it for non -local panda fans in Washington Giant Panda CamVirtual Visitors can see three baolies and Qing Bao with three people from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Pandas may resemble unpolked eyes, but the giant panda keysper Mariel Rally knows some physical differences and a very clear personality. Useful.
Qing Bao, a female panda, is more modest and independent than her counter part According to the rally。 Her name has been roughly translated as a “valuable treasure” from a lush mountain in China.
Bao Li, on the other hand, was a showman, raised his voice as a keeper, and often greet them “terribly”. His name combines “precious” and “powerful”.
“When I heard the panda calling the keeper, it's probably Bao Lee,” said the rally.
Bao Li and Qing Bao support the types of extinct SPECIES species, as a good -faith show, as part of a partnership between the two countries, as a huge pandabears of China since 1972. I joined.
As part of the agreement, China will send a lender panda to the National Zoo for 10 years before being returned to China. Meanwhile, if there is a cubs in the pair, the panda child will be sent back to China to grow in natural habitat.
Qing BAO and Bao Li will live in the National Zoo until April 2034. contract。
