Another panda for the San Diego Zoo

From: Nice News Last week, two pandas made a 7,000-mile journey from China to their new home at the San Diego Zoo, marking a milestone for panda diplomacy and an effort to improve the species’ resiliency. The pair, named Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are the first to enter the United States in 21 years. ​ “We are incredibly excited to welcome Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to the San Diego Zoo,” Paul Baribault, president of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, said in a press release. “This farewell celebrates their journey and underscores a collaboration between the United States and China on vital conservation efforts.” ​ Yun Chuan (pictured) is a nearly 5-year-old male whose name means “big river of cloud,” per Smithsonian Magazine. He’s the son of Zhen Zhen, who was born at San Diego Zoo in 2007, and is described by his caretakers in China as “kind, clever, and sensitive.” As for nearly 4-year-old Xin Bao, which means a “new treasure of prosperity and abundance,” she’s known to be a “gentle and witty introvert with a sweet round face and big ears.” Last week, two pandas made a 7,000-mile journey from China to their new home at the San Diego Zoo, marking a milestone for panda diplomacy and an effort to improve the species’ resiliency. The pair, named Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are the first to enter the United States in 21 years. ​ “We are incredibly excited to welcome Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to the San Diego Zoo,” Paul Baribault, president of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, said in a press release. “This farewell celebrates their journey and underscores a collaboration between the United States and China on vital conservation efforts.” https://click.convertkit-mail.com/mvunkz7w4lt5hgdnrxps9tevv62qqa3/48hvh7urlmlx9ocq/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc21pdGhzb25pYW5tYWcuY29tL3NtYXJ0LW5ld3MvdHdvLXBhbmRhcy1hcnJpdmUtYXQtdGhlLXNhbi1kaWVnby16b28tdGhlLWZpcnN0LXRvLWVudGVyLXRoZS11cy1pbi0yMS15ZWFycy0xODA5ODQ2MzYv