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Recent advancements in conservation science highlight significant efforts to protect giant pandas. Chinese researchers have developed self-renewing stem cells from pandas, while habitat protections have benefited other species. Meanwhile, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to cull barred owls to protect the endangered spotted owl, raising ethical concerns.
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Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived at Dulles International Airport on October 15, 2024, after a long journey from China. They will be quarantined for 30 days before their public debut at the Smithsonian National Zoo, scheduled for January 24, 2025.
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Wrocław Zoo announced the birth of four Sumatran tiger cubs on July 22, 2024. The cubs, now healthy and active, are part of a breeding success for this critically endangered species. The zoo plans to involve visitors in naming the cubs, while their future homes remain undecided.