On Tai Shan — via NPR: “He’s not the first panda to be FedExed; the company brought Tai Shan’s parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, to the United States in 2000. Nor will he be traveling alone — Mei Lan, a 3-year-old panda from Atlanta, will be sharing the flight.”
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It is good that there is a strong effort to protect pandas, they are very endangered with only about 2,000 individuals left in the wild, their population numbers are so low because of deforestation of their habitat and poaching. Fossils found throughout Asia show that about 500,000 years ago they were found throughout most of Eastern Asia.
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They are considered national treasures of the Chinese people. As a curios fact, the scientific name of Giant Pandas is Ailuropoda malanoleuca, whicj means “black and white cat-food.”
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People should keep protecting Panda’s. And it’s really cool that now-a-days we can Fed Ex Panda’s and them staying perfectly fine. EPIC 🙂
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It is especially hard to take care of pandas–for some reason that still eludes scientists, pandas do not want to mate, and if they do not mate, their numbers will keep reducing.
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why don’t they want to mate?
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Scientists have been puzzled by this question for decades. I hope this article (link) gives you more information: http://io9.com/5898927/once-again-pandas-prove-they-have-the-worlds-most-byzantine-mating-habits
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For me personally I think it is very curious to know that a animal in warning of instinction such as the panda can be still roaming around the world safely. This also may open oportunities for people that are not that good economically to have a chance to see such beauty and experince it.
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I’m not a fan of zoos, but I do understand that a lot of good can come of a proper shelter, in which science and compassion are equally important.
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I like the life of the panda, people should take more care of them and protect them so they don’t become extinct. I would have a panda as a pet.
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Pandas eat a whole lot of plant life–it would be a very expensive pet. Pandas are the stuff of legend and mysticism. They’ve inspired the chinese people for centuries.
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I did not know animals could be FedExed! Its amazing that they can be sent to other countries perfectly safe without any harm. I would have a panda as a pet! 🙂
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I was not aware of that service either. I was also surprised to find out that pandas around the world are actually a loan from the chinese goverment.
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i think that the panda looks cute and that im so happy that their doing their best to save this beautiful animals of nature.
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If scientists keep working with countries like China–and countries can actually talk about their problems instead of fighting–then the pandas might have a real chance for survival.
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Wow! this is amazing, I never had thought that animal could be Fedexed! I like the fact that the panda won’t be sent alone. They should keep them together not only because they are a family but because pandas are going extinct and they should keep them safe.
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A very interesting way to use mail service: for the sonservation of a very endagered species.
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This “FedExPandaExpress” also helped a China to improve international relationships (diplomacy):
“Loans of giant pandas to American and Japanese zoos formed an important part of the diplomacy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the 1970s, as it marked some of the first cultural exchanges between the PRC and the West. This practice has been termed “Panda diplomacy”.”
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this animal is gnarly dude so raaaad !!! i really want this pet ❤ i think that the panda looks great and im so happy that their helping to save pandas and to keep them safe 🙂
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The fact that animals can be FedExed just proves the advancement in our world and society. This particularly is an interesting topic. Hence, pandas would make awesome pets.
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I’m not entirely sure if pandas would make great pets; they are wild animals and require very specific conditions for survival. But I do think that the fact that nations are working for the preservation of this mammal is a good sign.
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i would love to have a panda as a pet. most animals can be trained and i dont think pandas would be an exception to that hed probobly be an awesome roomate hahahahha
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Their claws are huge. And they eat constantly. No pandas for me.
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This is amazing, I never had thought that animal could be Fedexed! I like the fact that Pandas areb not left alone when they are almost extinct
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Yes. They are a very endangered species; but with international collaborations such as these, I believe they might have a chance.
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we should take better care of pandas since they are in danger of extinction, I didn’t knew they could be fedexed haha
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This collaboration is strange indeed, but is part of what China has been doing with many countries for at least 40 years.
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It would be very sad if pandas got extinct..
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Yes. Polar Bears also are greatly endangered.
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i think it’s very interesting what we can now accomplish, it’s a really cool idea that we can now ship wild animals anywhere. 😀
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Especially when that shipment is between countries that could be potential enemies.
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Thats interesting. You can ship your huge pets fastly now. This now makes it easier to transport endangered animals to safe places.
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A very creative solution. Fortunately, China and many countries have collaborated for this.
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I dont think it is a smart decision to fedex an animal because they are use to the climate in which they live and that drastic change of climates in my opinion, could harm the animals health causing them to die quicker and become extinct faster.
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The Fed Ex of a Panda is a solution to a very delicate problem: they don’t reproduce. For some reason, Pandas are very shy when it comes to reproduction—especially when they are in captivity. The Chinese have not been very successful in breeding Pandas. Fortunately, Zoos around the world—especially in San Diego, California—have had some success with breeding techniques. Fed exing Pandas allows for the baby Pandas to return to their country of origin. Remember: Pandas are loaned by the Chinese government to international zoos.
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this fed ex of pandas is very strange and its weird that they don’t get harmed while being in fed ex. They should always reproduce even if they’re shy cause pandas are beautiful and amazing creatures and even if they’re harmful or not they shouldn’t get extinct. check out this link http://blog.van.fedex.com/panda-express here they fedexed two pandas to the Toronto Zoo and its the first time since 1985 that they have pandas in that zoo. :O hahaha niiice. bye
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Thanks for the contribution.
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Pandas are very beautiful but are they dangerous.
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Actually, their temperament is calmed, even when they are territorial. Pandas are not that dangerous. But they can defend themselves.
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People should protect pandas since they are an endangered species.
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Fortunately, countries are working together to reach that goal.
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i find pandas very interesting how they can climb the bamboos http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/panda/37997.htm
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Chinese heritage puts great value in their panda populations.
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pandas are pretty here are 68 facts http://facts.randomhistory.com/giant-panda-facts.html
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Pandas are very endangered. I the chinese gevernment and other international efforts are pooled, they might actually have a chance.
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intersting how even animals can be fed ex’d
imagine what other animals can be fed ex’d
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Look for the film “Operation Dumbo Drop”; based on a true story.
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its important to protect the species such as these due to their limit in its population. it makes me really happy to see that FedEx had done that to protect this organism. this could give hope for a population expantion to this species.
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A noble gesture indeed.
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The panda is my favorite animal and I’m happy that they are trying to keep them safe. Check this site out: http://thefw.com/pandas-fedex-photos/ it shows more details picture of a panda being fedexed! 🙂
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Thank you for the contribution, Ariana. Great find.
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OMGG!!! i love pandas ahahhaha im really happy they are trying to prevent their extintion. I also think animal should not be taken out from their enviroments because that change could affect them on many ways 🙂
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That’s why zoos are so controversial; animals suffer a great deal in badly administered ones; on the other hand, they can actually offer a lot of help, the San Diego Zoo in California is such a case. Their Pandas are in great shape and they have helped a lot in the preservation of these mammals.
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I actually love pandas and I love that they are trying to keep them safe and not go extinct because if that happened it would be sad if my children or grandchildren couldn’t see one in their life.
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Very sad indeed. Lets hope that our grandchildren can be able to see Pandas and Polar bears as well—they are highly endangered and there is a great chance that they become extinct in the next few decades.
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I dont know i feel bad for these poor animals… They acually fedex them , imena i know they are trying to keep the race living , but something is just kind of wierd here not no metion that most of the people that acually transport them dont actually care about the animals just the keepers. It would be really sad to see them extinct . Ireally hope they mate and the numbers may increase
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Scientists are racing against time when it comes to the preservation of pandas.
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Wow! I didnt know animals can be fedexed! People should take good care of pandas because they are endangered species.
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Lets hope more countries help with the preservation of Pandas. China is setting a good example.
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I didn’t know that animals could be FedEx. Since they don’t want to mate, scientists should find a way so they do, so they can survive. I love pandas and I don’t want them to go extinct.
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Lets hope scientists find a solution for the survival of the Panda Population.
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i love pandas, i like how they look and it is very interesting how they react. i like how they are trying to protect them.
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Its intresting to know that animal can now be sent through fedex to other parts of the world and get there safely.
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I have mixed fellings about this post because I really don”t like to see animals being taken away from their natural habitat but in this case i know it is to help the species survive so I guess I should be happy about that. I just hope they don”t become extinct since they are beautiful animals and that people keep protecting their habitats and scientists find a way to make them reproduce faster.
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I understand. But in this case, I believe it is for the authentic good of Pandas. Their conservation is a very hard thing to do, so the Chinese people need all the help they can get.
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The transport of animals like this panda can be extremely dangerous to some countries. The import of wild animals can cause an drastic changer in the environment. This new animals can unbalance the environmental homeostasis in a country, since it can kill native animals or plants. This transport has also a positive side since new species can be taken to other countries for further studies and labs. I believe that animals should be kept in their natural habitat not removed nor transported to another place.
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It is a rather complicated matter, panda preservation. On one hand, you have that pandas are: national symbols, sacred animals, & great tools for publicity. So this means that the Chinese get to promote their culture, while getting help from other countries (it does not look bad when countries work together; and China needs to show the world that they can play nice).
On the other, which is your point, Josué, animals should not be out of their habitats. Especially not for exhausting media tours around the world.
But, one thing is for certain, pandas are seriously threatened, and the Chinese need all the help they can get from the international community.
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