tian tian and yang guang

Both pandas have very similar, but separate, enclosures as giant pandas are entirely solitary animals that only meet once a year during the breeding season. Tian Tian and Yang Guang are the only two giant pandas in the whole of the UK and they are here on a 10 year loan from China. "Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas Yang Guang (left) and Tian TianWhen you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. First Minister Alex Salmond is in China at the moment.However animal welfare campaigners have criticised the move, suggesting it has more to do with commercial deals and was not a credible way to go about saving the endangered species.Sweetie and Sunlight were born in 2003 and lived at the Ya'an reserve in Chengdu, China.During their time in Edinburgh, they will be in the care of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).Online footage of the two animals, from four hidden "panda-cams" in their enclosures, is expected to attract viewers from around the world.Edinburgh Zoo is to grow about 15% of the bamboo needed to feed the giant pandas.

"I am delighted to confirm that the FedEx Panda Express has safely touched down at Edinburgh International Airport," said Captain Paul Cassell. The female panda is Tian Tian, which translates from Chinese as ‘Sweetie’. "It is too early to say when the new habitat will be ready or what this might mean for any breeding attempts this year. Yang Guang and Tian Tian are the only giant pandas in the UK. Tian Tian and Yang Guang then made the 15-minute journey from the aiport to the zoo in a lorry. "These measures will also cover any possible negative impacts on the health of other animals in close proximity to the development. Zoo bosses are now building a new home for the two giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yang Guang, to stop them being disturbed by the noises due to their ultrasonic hearing. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.

In April, Tian Tian was artificially inseminated during her annual health check in a new attempt to produce a cub. The rest of the plant is to be imported from Amsterdam in the Netherlands.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Two giant pandas - the first to live in the UK for almost 20 years - have arrived in Scotland.Two giant pandas - the first to live in the UK for almost 20 years - have arrived in Scotland.Tian Tian and Yang Guang arrived at Edinburgh Airport at 1pm on a specially-chartered non-stop flight from China.The eight-year-old breeding pair are destined for Edinburgh Zoo, which will be their new home for the next 10 years.Tian Tian, whose name means "sweetie", and Yang Guang, meaning "sunlight", travelled from China on board a Boeing 777F flight dubbed the FedEx "Panda Express", along with a vet and two animal handlers.Four pilots with "extensive experience" in transporting some of the world's most precious cargo, including white rhinos and penguins, were also on the flight. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. "For this reason, Scottish Ministers have issued a direction requiring the council to notify ministers if it intended to approve the application, given that concerns around the welfare of the pandas could raise issues of national importance. Tian Tian and Yang Guang arrived at Edinburgh Airport at 1pm on a specially-chartered non-stop flight from China. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Tian Tian and Yang Guang are being relocated to shelter them from building work going on at nearby Corstorphine Hospital.Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Planners have recommended proposals for Sundial Dundas (Corstorphine) Ltd to transform Corstorphine Hospital into housing and a community hub are approved.Zoo bosses are now building a new home for the two giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yang Guang, to stop them being disturbed by the noises due to their ultrasonic hearing.They said concerns over the pandas "could raise issues of national importance".If approved, the hospital, which closed in 2014, will be transformed 76 apartments and the South Lodge will be converted to a community hub and management centre.In a report to councillors, officers said: "The pandas are particularly vulnerable in terms of negative health impacts to noise and vibration during demolition and construction works and Edinburgh Zoo has raised concerns for the pandas' wellbeing. "Measures will also be put in place to protect our other animals close to the site. "The pandas will be moved to the north-east of the zoo.A zoo spokeswoman said: "We have started work on a new giant panda habitat at an alternative location at the zoo.

Although every flight is unique, this flight has been particularly special - carrying such rare animals made the journey very exciting for all of us.