Rain couldn’t dampen the emotions as thousands gathered at South Korea’s Everland Resort this week to say goodbye to Fu Bao, the first giant panda naturally born in the country. 🌧️❤️ The beloved bear, dubbed a ‘diplomat in fur,’ is heading to her ancestral home in China’s Sichuan Province under a global panda conservation agreement.
Fu Bao, who captured hearts since her 2020 birth, will depart on April 3 and undergo a month-long quarantine at the Shenshuping Base in Wolong National Nature Reserve. 🏞️ Chinese wildlife experts say this relocation aligns with international protocols requiring overseas-born pandas to return before age four for breeding program integration.
‘This isn’t just an animal transfer—it’s a cultural moment,’ said one teary-eyed visitor. The panda’s journey highlights China’s decades-long ‘panda diplomacy’ efforts, fostering cross-border collaboration in wildlife preservation. 🌍🐾
