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Dozens gathered at a zoo in the city of Shirahama in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture on Mother’s Day to watch a mama panda enjoy a feast.
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Born on September 6, 2000 in Adventure World, Rauhin is known for being the first female giant panda, giving birth to twins in Japan in 2008.
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About 50 guests attended the special occasion at the zoo on Sunday and saw her enjoying a bouquet of carnation-shaped bamboo and carrots.
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Rauhin gave birth to her 10th cub through natural reproduction in November 2020. Mating between her and Eimei – the world’s oldest panda to successfully breed in captivity – began in June that year, and she began showing signs of pregnancy in late October.
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China typically sends experts to zoos around the world to assist with births. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adventure World’s zookeepers were instructed online.
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Sunday’s event was the zoo’s way of honoring Rauhin, now 23 years old, for being such a good mother. The staff placed pieces of bamboo and carrots in a bouquet, along with the message: “Thank you always.”
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Rauhin took a single bite of a carrot before continuing to chew her favorite bamboo. Panda owner Shintani Kimiyo told local media that they were happy that she loved her gift.
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Zoo visitors were also happy to witness the occasion, with one telling TV Asahi: “I’m glad she has lived a healthy life so far without any serious diseases.”
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