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Pandas Land Federal Permit For 10 Year U S Zoo Exchange
The National Zoo secured a 10 year permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service allowing two giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian to travel from China. The arrangement includes a $10 million loan to fund conservation in Sichuan and panda housing renovations, with cubs becoming Chinese property.
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Washington
National Zoo
China
Mei Xiang
Tian Tian
Wolong
Sichuan
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife
Jamie Rappaport Clark