Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died
Ya Ya, the resident female panda at the Memphis Zoo, snacks on bamboo in her enclosure on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Ya Ya has been at the Memphis Zoo since 2003 alongside Le Le, who passed away Wednesday. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — — Giant panda Le Le has died, the Memphis Zoo announced Friday.
“Le Le’s name translates to ‘happy happy,’ and his name perfectly reflected his personality,” the zoo said in a statement. “Le Le was a happy bear that enjoyed apples, engaging with enrichment and relaxing while covering himself with freshly shredded bamboo. He had an easy-going personality and was a favorite of all who met and worked with him over the years.”
Advocacy groups In Defense of Animals and Panda Voices raised concerns about the pandas’ conditions in the past and applauded the animals’ planned return to China. In recent days, Panda Voices members watching the panda cam saw Le Le collapse and when they tried to get information about his condition, they were told there were no known health issues, according to Tom Clemenson, the group’s U.S. spokesman.
When asked about these allegations, Thompson, who referred to Le Le and Ya Ya as “two of the most spoiled animals on the planet,” said the groups had made false accusations over the years. Days before the panda's death, there were a couple of hours when he was not eating well, perhaps due to a stomach upset, but it didn't continue and he was “completely normal” a short time after, Senior Veterinarian Felicia Knightly said. Experts from the U.S.
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