Moscow Zoo to invest in a giant panda

World
Europe

Moscow Zoo says it is willing to pay 1 million US dollars per year to China for a giant panda. Or, they would like to make an exchange with a polar bear, according to Russian Gazette on Friday.

National Zoo Photo

“Many Russian are desperate to see giant pandas. Also, biologists in Russia want to have a chance to take a close observation of life customs of delicate animals, such as snub-nosed monkey and black goose,” said Svetlana Akulova, the CEO of the Moscow Zoo.

“We hope we can participate in more biological experiments, for distinct animal protection,” said Akulova.

Chengdu Business News Photo

However, giant panda – as the highly protected animal in China – is strictly forbidden from commercial trading.

Zhang Yichun, the secretary of Beijing Zoo Party committee said it was not surprising that Moscow wants a panda as it has put many efforts in biological fields and the distinct animal could give them more chances to conduct research.

According to Zhang, there is one panda in Moscow Zoo now and they had found a partner for him. It is possible that people will see a newly born panda baby in Moscow soon.