The male, born in 1998, was due to return to China with his female companion, Ya Ya, 'within the next few months'. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON – The Memphis Zoo in Memphis, Tennessee, said on Friday that giant panda Le Le had died.
“Le Le was adored by his keepers, all of the staff at the Memphis Zoo as well as the City of Memphis,” the zoo said in a statement.Last December, the zoo said that the iconic duo would “make the journey back to China within the next few months” as the current giant panda loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens was coming to an end.
Le Le died in his sleep on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the zoo. His cause of death has yet to be determined, pending a medical examination. “Over the last 20 years Le Le has delighted millions of guests, served as an exemplary ambassador for his species and remains a shining symbol of conservation partnership with the People’s Republic of China,” the zoo said on Friday.
Two other zoos in the US – the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC, and Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia – are housing giant pandas. XINHUAMemphis Zoo Officials Address Death Of Giant Panda Le Le. Earlier today, we held a news conference with our Chief Executive Officer Matt Thompson, Chief Zoological Officer Courtney Janney, and Senior Veterinarian Dr. Felicia Knightly. We encourage you to watch it in its entirety, as it may answer one of your questions.
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