Wang Wang and Funi

Wang Wang and Funi are two Giant Pandas on loan to Adelaide Zoo in Australia. [1][2][3] The pandas are on loan for ten years, part of a conservation program to protect endangered wildlife.[4]

History

The name Wang Wang means "net" in (Chinese: 网网). He weighs 119 kg. The female panda is Fu Ni in Chinese and is translated as "lucky girl"， (Chinese: 福妮). She weighs 90 kg. They were quarantined on 21 October 2009 ready for their trip to Australia.[4] The pandas have joined Earth hour as official ambassadors this year.[5] The pandas were officially relocated to Adelaide, South Australia in November 2009.

References

  1. ^ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/penny-wong-unveils-pandas-wang-wang-and-funi-at-adelaide-zoo/story-e6frg6nf-1225818452252
  2. ^ Wang Wang and Funi touch down-November 28, 2009
  3. ^ http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/in-depth/adelaide-pandas
  4. ^ a b http://au.china-embassy.org/eng/gdxw/t628838.htm
  5. ^ http://www.wwf.org.au/news/wang-wang-and-funi-join-push-for-a-better-climate/

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