China is stepping up its efforts to protect the beloved giant panda by launching a new round of international conservation cooperation. The China Wildlife Conservation Association has signed agreements with the Madrid Zoo Aquarium in Spain and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance in the United States. These partnerships aim to enhance the global protection of giant pandas through joint research and breeding programs.
In addition to these collaborations, the association is in talks with another U.S. zoo and an Austrian zoo to join the conservation efforts. Spain, the United States, and Austria have been pioneers in this initiative, successfully breeding 28 giant panda cubs thanks to the combined expertise of their research teams.
\"Ensuring the health and safety of giant pandas living abroad is the most important premise and foundation of international cooperation,\" a source from the association emphasized. To support this, the association plans to strengthen daily health monitoring and physical examinations of pandas abroad, ensuring comprehensive field inspections and assessments throughout 2024.
Giant pandas have long served as ambassadors, building bridges of friendship between China and other nations. Since the 1990s, China has collaborated with 26 institutions from 20 countries, leading to the successful breeding of 68 panda cubs in 41 litters. This ongoing cooperation not only helps preserve the species but also fosters international camaraderie and shared dedication to wildlife conservation.
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