The news that the mainland gave Taiwan giant panda " Tuantuan " was suspected of getting sick in late August has recently become a topic of concern to panda fans on the island.
Image source: Official social account of Taipei City Zoo
Taipei City Zoo posted a message on its official social 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. veterinarians conducted preliminary clinical examinations and invited veterinarians from the National Taiwan University Affiliated Animal Hospital to consult. They believed that "Tuantuan" was necessary to undergo brain MRI (magnetic vibration imaging) precision examination to clarify the cause of epilepsy. specially arranged "Tuantuan" to go to the National Taiwan University Affiliated Animal Hospital on September 18 for relevant examinations.
Image source: Official social account
Taipei Zoo held a press conference on the afternoon of September 23 to introduce the relevant situation. When introducing the relevant situation, "Tuantuan" showed local liquefaction and necrosis lesions on both sides of the brain, and the physical condition was still stable. was first fed anti-epileptic drugs for treatment, and then decided on further treatment plans after the results of subsequent examinations came out. The park said that if is compared with human age, "Tuantuan" is currently about fifty or sixty years old. will closely observe its situation in the future and do its best to provide medical care.
Image source: Taipei Zoo Official Social Account
Zoo Giant Panda Conservation Team stated that has always maintained a professional communication channel with giant panda base in Sichuan Province, and has closely exchanged information in terms of medication, disease course and data analysis. The current difficulty encountered by 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.
"Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" Source: Chengdu giant panda breeding research base
In the message on the Taipei Zoo social account, 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 now is not to worsen the condition. Just like human care, nutrition, rehabilitation, emotions and other care parts, you should work hard to take care of the team. Pray for blessings, lovely Tuantuan, recover soon! Come on!"
Some netizens also left messages "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 the baby Tuantuan can recover as soon as possible. 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 read it. Tuantuan has warmed the hearts of many people over the years. I hope he can overcome the difficulties safely this time." Some netizens also said that "Tuantuan, Yuanyuan has been with the people of Taiwan 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!"
"Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" Data picture
Public information shows that the mainland's giant panda "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 " Yuanzai ", 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.
On August 30, 2022, Taipei City Zoo held an 18th birthday celebration for the "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan", the pair of "birthday stars".
Source: Pengpai News, Global Times, Xinhua News Agency, @Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Producer: Zhang Li
Edited by: Qian Feifan
Process Editor: Yan Shengmiao
