Taipei City Zoo posted a message on its official Facebook account on September 23: In mid-to-late August this year, the nurseryman found that "Tuantuan" behavior was different from the past, his appetite was not very good, and there was a white bubble on his lips.

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Source: The Paper

Mainland donation of Taiwan's giant panda "Tuantuan" in late August has recently become a topic of concern to panda fans on the island.

Taipei City Zoo posted a message on its official Facebook account on September 23: In mid-to-late August this year, the nurseryman found that "tuantuan" behavior was different from the past, his appetite was not very good, and there was a white bubble on his mouth. The work team played back the monitor image to observe "Tuantuan". The screen showed that "Tuantuan" had symptoms of suspected epilepsy for 3 minutes at around 7 a.m. on August 23. The veterinarian conducted preliminary clinical examinations and invited veterinarians from the National Taiwan University Affiliated Animal Hospital to consult. He believed that "Tuantuan" was necessary to undergo brain MRI (magnetic vibration imaging) precision examination to clarify the cause of epilepsy. He specially arranged "Tuantuan" to go to the National Taiwan University Affiliated Animal Hospital on September 18 for relevant examinations.

Taipei City Zoo held a press conference on the afternoon of September 23 to introduce the relevant situation and said that the physical condition of "Tuantuan" is still stable. First, give anti-epileptic drugs to treat, and then decide on further treatment plans after the results of subsequent examinations come out. The park said that if compared with human age, "Tuantuan" is currently about fifty or sixty years old, the park will closely observe its situation in the future and do its best to provide medical care.

Zoo giant panda conservation team said that it has always maintained a professional communication channel with the giant panda base in Sichuan Province, and has closely exchanged information in terms of medication, disease course and data analysis. The difficulty currently encountered is that giant pandas are rare animals and have accumulated less data. Experts from the team also said that it is not ruled out that mainland experts are invited to Taiwan for consultation in the future.

In the message on the Facebook article of Taipei Zoo, thousands of netizens have left messages, hoping that "Tuantuan"'s physical condition will improve as soon as possible.

Some netizens said, "After watching the afternoon press conference, I have a little understanding of Tuantuan's current situation. The most important thing is not to worsen the condition. Just like human care, nutrition - rehabilitation - emotions and other care parts, and you should work hard to take care of the team. Pray for blessings, lovely Tuantuan, and recover soon! Come on! "

also left a message from netizens, "Thank you very much for the careful observation and care of the nursery staff in Taipei City Zoo, and the professional and cautious handling of the veterinary team. I wish my baby Tuantuan can recover soon. I have always been worried about his health. I look forward to the Taipei City Zoo continuing to share Tuantuan's situation. Thank you."

More netizens hope that "Tuantuan" can overcome the difficulties, and left a message saying: "It's very sad to see it. Tuantuan has warmed the hearts of many people over the years. I hope This time he can overcome the difficulties safely." Some netizens also said, "Tuantuan and Yuanyuan have been with the Taiwanese people for more than ten years, bringing everyone a lot of joy. I was really scared to see this news at noon! Come on, you must get better! Come on, come on!"

According to media reports on the island, Taipei Mayor Ke Wenzhe posted a message through social media on the 23rd that since "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" came to Taiwan, their clear black and white, cute and cute warm image has healed many people's hearts. He wished "Tuantuan" a quick recovery and said that the Taipei Zoo medical team will do their best to give "Tuantuan" the best treatment.

Public information shows that the mainland's giant pandas "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" left the Bifengxia Base in Ya'an, Sichuan on December 23, 2008 and flew to Taoyuan Airport by a special plane. Since then, life in Taiwan has been started at the Taipei Zoo, and giving away giant pandas in Taiwan has become an important symbol of witnessing the "one family on both sides of the Taiwan Strait". On July 6, 2013, "Yuanyuan" gave birth to his first baby, and on June 28, 2020, he gave birth to his second baby, "Yuanbao". This family of four is deeply loved by the Taiwanese people and has always been the "star" in Taipei zoo.

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