China averages over 81% survival rate for wild panda reintroduction
By Wang Xiaoyu in Yingjing county, Sichuan |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-06-06 13:59
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The first giant panda released under the center's mother-led cub approach, named Tao Tao, was born in August 2010 and released into the Liziping Nature Reserve in October 2012, now marking 14 years of successfully living in the wild.
"These results signify that we have, for the first time, realized the goal of returning captive-bred pandas to the wild, where they have survived, reproduced, and revitalized a small, endangered wild population in their natural habitat," the center said, adding that the effort also provides insights for the reintroduction of other large mammals.
