Big panda "An An" was 35 years old in Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong Ocean Park, the giant panda "An An" walked towards food (taken on May 11, 2020). Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Xiaochu Photo

Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, July 21st. On the morning of the 21st, Hong Kong Ocean Park announced through social media that the panda "An An" died on the day at the age of 35.

"An An" is currently the longest -lived male panda in the world. It is understood that the health of the "An An" has gradually deteriorated in the past few weeks, and the amount of eating and activity has decreased sharply, and the body has become very weak.

Ocean Park has always been closely communicated with experts from the China Panda Protection Research Center on the "An An" treatment plan and breeding management, formulated the corresponding plan, and adjusted the plan in a timely manner in accordance with the development of "An An". Died on the morning of the 21st. Ocean Park will set up a hanging book outside the "Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Chizhen Pavilion" during the "An An" residence for tourists to mourn.

In Hong Kong Ocean Park, the panda "An An" sat on the hillside to eat bamboo leaf group (taken on May 11, 2020). Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Xiaochu Photo

In 1999, the central government presented a pair of giant pandas "An An" and "Jiajia" to Hong Kong. On the tenth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the central government presented Hong Kong's second pair of giant pandas "Lele" and "Yingying". In 2016, the female panda "Jiajia" died at the age of 38.

The China Panda Protection Research Center stated that it regrets the departure of "An An". Care and companionship at the last moment of his life.

"'An An' is an indispensable member of the Ocean Park family, and has established a deep friendship with the majority of Hong Kong citizens and visitors from all over the world." There are countless joy memories, and they will always miss its smart and naughty figure.

Great Panda "An An" came to the Hong Kong Ocean Park Exhibition Area (taken on May 11, 2020). Xinhua News Agency reporter Wu Xiaochu Photo

After many Hong Kong citizens learned about the death of "An An" on the same day, they left messages under the social media of the Ocean Park, expressing their sadness and reluctance: "Thank you for giving us joy and good memories for so many years!" "Thank you You accompany Hong Kong to grow. "

Ms. Chen, a citizen of Hong Kong, used to visit "An An" in the Ocean Park in the past. After learning about the death of "An An" on the same day, she couldn't help crying. "I can't bear it, I can't see it anymore in the future."

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