The longest life male giant panda in the world died, equivalent to 105 years of human beings

Hong Kong Ocean Park announced on July 21 that An An, who was the longest -lived male panda in the world under the care of human beings, died on July 21, 2022 at the age of 35. It is equivalent to human 105 years old.

Ocean Park stated that An An's health has gradually deteriorated in the past few weeks, and the amount of food has gradually decreased. On July 17th, he completely stopped eating solid food and drinking only food and electrolyte drinks. At the same time, its activity volume decreases significantly, and the rest time has increased relatively. For An'an, which is already old, the treatment plan can be limited to alleviating their discomfort or nervousness.

Unfortunately, An An's physical condition became very weak, and in humanitarian, its life was coming to an end. After consulting the China Panda Protection Research Center, the veterinarian of the Ocean Park and the Fisheries and Fisheries Nursing Affairs Affairs Department made An An accept euthanasia and was exempted from pain. At 8:40 on July 21st, Marbole, veterinarian of the Ocean Park, conducted a related procedure for it in An'an's residence in An'an in the "Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Chizhen Pavilion".

It is understood that An An and the female panda Jiajia arrived in Hong Kong on March 11, 1999. Jiajia died in 2016. At the age of 38, Jiajia is a female panda that has the longest life under human care.

Pang Jianyi, chairman of the Ocean Park Company, said: The garden is sincerely grateful to have the opportunity to take care of An An and Jiajia over the years. Related arrangements have made Ocean Park develop into an important base for panda conservation. An An and Jiajia, the pair of longevity pandas, have been responsible for the conservation ambassador since entering the Ocean Park in 1999, assisting the park to promote natural ecology and conservation knowledge.

Pang Jianyi continued that An An and Park grew together as a member of the large family of marine parks. It established a deep friendship with the general public and visitors from all over the world. Over the years, An An has brought countless joy to everyone that Hong Kong citizens will always miss its smart and naughty figures. He thanked the park's animal and veterinary team to guard An An every night. I believe that the visitors of the park will pay the final respect to An An as the park. "An An has a long life than the average panda. Its life confirms the promise of the most outstanding care and medical treatment for marine parks to giant pandas, and the achievements of the Chinese Panda Protection Research Center in the past years as an important partner of the park. The Yingyingle Cl will continue to continue the mission of An An Jiajia. "

The Hong Kong Ocean Park will set up a hanging book on the "Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan" and the park social platform page, allowing visitors to mourn this loved animal ambassador.

Source: People's Daily, Reporter: Chen Ran, Feng Xuezhi

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