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Fiona108 said:
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Fiona108 said:
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Pandas in China
- valmatthews
- September 25, 2011
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Just about to start my fourth and final week at the panda centre near Xian. I shall really miss not just the pandas, but all the other animals here, especially the moon bears who are very gentle creatures, and the clouded leopard; she is in desperate need of more enrichment in her life and so I shall try to find out more on things that might help her when I get home. I never expected...
CHINA PANDAS - Before Coming
- valmatthews
- September 13, 2011
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Can I ask anyone else booked on this trip to look up information on how zoos are run in other countries. Although panda conditions are OK, others, particularly black Asian Moon Bears and Clouded Leopard need more to interest them. Their food and accommodation are very basic; they are the forgotten animals. At least if someone can bring some pictures on how these animals lives are enriched at other places, the Chinese keepers may, eventually,...
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Log in to leave a comment or Create an accountHi Val - volunteering at Latitude, how cool! What will you be doing there? You can get pop up tents that can be put up in 25 seconds, go for one of those ;) Or, my tent was ony a tenner from Wilkinsons and is really easy to pitch, I love it!
LATITUDE FESTIVAL - Just found out working as volunteer! How do you put a tent up??
Mid life crisis hits hard! Jacked in job to work with Pandas in China for a month. Who knows what else the future brings?
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