ILEA001630817: Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrates 3rd birthday at U.S. zoo

Giant pandas from U.S. heading to China, conservation collaborations hailed

STORY: Giant pandas from U.S. heading to China, conservation collaborations hailed SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 and Oct. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of giant pandas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRANDIE SMITH, Director, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL BROWN-PALSGROVE, Curator of giant pandas, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MELISSA SONGER, Conservation ecologist, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WEI MING, Expert, China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda STORYLINE: Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their male cub Xiao Qi Ji departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, now on their way back to China. Ahead of their leaving, staff from both the U.S. and China hailed the two sides' co

Three giant pandas embark on journey back to China from Washington national zoo

STORY: Three giant pandas embark on journey back to China from Washington national zoo SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of pandas at U.S. Smithsonian's National Zoo STORYLINE: Three pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., leave for China on Wednesday. The panda pair, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, arrived in the U.S. in 2000. Since then, they have given birth to four cubs, three of which have already returned to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, was born on Aug. 21, 2020. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

Three giant pandas in U.S. head to China, national Zoo says goodbye

STORY: Three giant pandas in U.S. head to China, National Zoo says goodbye SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 and Oct. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of giant pandas being transported and them in the U.S. earlier 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BOB LEE, Director of animal care sciences, National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 3. SOUNDBITE (English): FedEX staff 4. SOUNDBITE (English): LAURIE THOMPSON, Assistant curator of giant pandas, National Zoo STORYLINE: Three giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji, left the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the U.S. on Wednesday for a flight returning to China. The panda couple's departure came after 23 years of stay at the zoo, while their baby Xiao Qi Ji was born at the zoo in 2020. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOB LEE, Director of animal care sciences, National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute "The training they do every day is to come in and go into the training area that's where

3 giant pandas on journey back to China from Washington zoo

STORY: 3 giant pandas on journey back to China from Washington zoo SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of giant pandas being transported and the pandas from earlier footage STORYLINE: Three giant pandas left the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday for a flight returning to China. The three are the panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, his mom Mei Xiang and dad Tian Tian. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, the panda pair have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, was born at the zoo in 2020. To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to local people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event recently. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill

STORY: Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:11 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Tian (Sept. 23) 2. various of Mei Xiang (Sept. 23) 3. various of Xiao Qi Ji (Sept. 23) 4. various of the event on Sept. 23 5. various of the event on Sept. 30 STORYLINE: Despite the autumn chill on an early Saturday morning, Washingtonians and visitors from across the United States flocked to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the nation's capital, seizing what would perhaps be their last chance to see the three giant pandas which are to leave for China later this year. Honoring its agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA), the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will send Xiao Qi Ji, who was born at the zoo three years ago, his mom Mei Xiang, and his dad Tian Tian back to China by early December. To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and s

Spain's panda twins celebrate their second birthday at Madrid Zoo

STORY: Spain's panda twins celebrate their second birthday at Madrid Zoo DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the panda twins 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARINA DELCLAU, Madrid Zoo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ALEJANDRO CABRERA, Panda bear keeper at the Madrid Zoo STORYLINE: Madrid's Zoo Aquarium zoological park celebrated Thursday the second birthday of Spain's panda twins. The pandas were born two years ago and were named You You (Friendship in Chinese) and Jiu Jiu (Enduring in Chinese). SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARINA DELCLAU, Madrid Zoo "It's a very special day because it's the birthday of the pandas, which is an emblematic species, which for us is a source of pride to have bred them here. It is an endangered animal, so any birthday is celebrated in a big way." The pandas received an iced cake as a gift, which was made with healthy ingredients such as bamboo, carrots, apples and grapes in blocks of ice. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ALEJANDRO CABRER

1st giant panda twins born in Germany turn 4

STORY: 1st giant panda twins born in Germany turn 4 DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pandas playing 2. STANDUP (English): CHENG AIXI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the pandas playing 4. SOUNDBITE (German): MARVIN DUFKE, Zookeeper STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHENG AIXI, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the Panda Garden in Berlin Zoo. Today (Thursday) is the fourth birthday of the first-ever giant panda twins born in Germany - Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan. Early this morning, birthday surprises were prepared." Apples and carrots are chopped up for the twins' feast. The pandas' favorite food - bamboos - were specially ordered. The birthday boys have attracted many eyes, not just for today. According to Berlin Zoo, this may be the last birthday they celebrate for the twins, as they would move to China afterward. SOUNDBITE (German): MARVIN DUFKE, Zookeeper "We're sad for their leaving, but hopefully, their parents could give birth to

4th birthday of panda twins celebrated at Belgian zoo

STORY: 4th birthday of panda twins celebrated at Belgian zoo DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of pandas in Pairi baiza Zoo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN PIERRE DEGOBERT, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LIU YANG, Panda breeder of Pairi Daiza zoo 4. various of pandas in Pairi baiza Zoo STORYLINE: The celebration ceremony of the fourth birthday of the giant panda twins Bao Di and Bao Mei, born on Aug. 8, 2019, was held at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium on Wednesday. On the same day, Bao Di and Bao Mei moved into their new enclosure. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN PIERRE DEGOBERT, Tourist "It's always marvelous to see the birthday of the panda, particularly Bao Di and Bao Mei on this day." The park prepared special birthday cakes for the two stars of the day. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LIU YANG, Panda breeder of Pairi Daiza zoo "So I made five different bamboos to make one big flower. This flower has a special bamboo cake and also has carro

Giant panda Mei Xiang's 25th birthday celebrated at U.S. zoo

STORY: Giant panda Mei Xiang's 25th birthday celebrated at U.S. zoo DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Giant panda Mei Xiang's 25th birthday was celebrated at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. In the morning, animal care staff presented Mei Xiang, a female, with a special panda-friendly fruitsicle cake made by the zoo's nutritionists. Commissary keepers crafted the multi-tiered cake and "25" topper using frozen diluted apple juice. Mashed sweet potatoes, mashed carrots, apple slices and bamboo added a decorative flair to the festive treat. "Happy 25th birthday, Mei Xiang," the zoo tweeted. "Join us in wishing her a happy birthday!" Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

Giant panda Ya Ya departs Memphis Zoo for China

STORY: Giant panda Ya Ya departs Memphis Zoo for China DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: MEMPHIS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of giant panda Ya Ya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAUREN CASKEY, Associate Curator of Memphis Zoo 3. various of giant panda Ya Ya 4. various of the zoo and visitors 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOB BEERS, Visitor from Kansas City 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BECKY BEERS, Visitor from Kansas City 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): REBECCA WINCHESTER, Spokesperson for the Memphis Zoo STORYLINE: Female giant panda Ya Ya left the Memphis Zoo on Wednesday morning for a flight returning to China. Ya Ya's departure came after 20 years of stay at the zoo in Memphis, Tennessee. As arranged by the Chinese and U.S. sides, she will board a plane to Shanghai. Lauren Caskey, the associate curator, told Xinhua that Ya Ya has responded well to training designed to prepare her for the flight as well as the new environment in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAUREN CASKEY, Associate C

Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrates 3rd birthday at U.S. zoo

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