Why are Wuhan giant pandas suspected of being abused?

The keeper of Wuhan Zoo smokes and washes his hair when raising panda Weiwei. Many netizens said that Wei Wei's nose turned white and her physical condition was worrying, which caused concern. On June 18 and 19, Wuhan Zoo reported that the problems reflected by netizens did exist, and the breeder involved had been suspended for inspection and transferred from his post. The zoo is negotiating with relevant departments to send Weiwei back to China Giant Panda Protection Center as soon as possible.

Netizen "Chier 20 14" published many articles, photos and videos, saying that Wei Wei, a giant panda in Wuhan Zoo, was suspected of being abused. The breeder smokes and washes his hair in the workshop, feeds apples with ants and takes tourists into the back room to feed them. At the same time, the construction of the new fence was delayed again and again, and tourists poked Weiwei outside the cage. The article also said that Wei Wei's body surface showed that the palms and soles of his feet were badly worn. In recent years, white spots have appeared on the nose until it turns white, genital hair removal, dental calculus and so on. Many netizens suspect that Wei Wei has been in an unhealthy state for a long time.

According to netizens, the giant panda Weiwei was sent to Wuhan Zoo for foster care after the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. 19, Wuhan Zoo Management Office issued a notice saying that the breeder involved had been suspended for inspection and transferred from his post, and a more professional, caring and responsible administrator had been arranged to take care of Weiwei's life.

19, 18 or so, the person in charge of the publicity department of Wuhan Zoo Management Office explained to the netizen that the breeder did wash his hair in the workshop next to the cage, and then went to smoke with bamboo without wiping his hands; Weiwei's cage is land and lawn, and food is placed on the ground, during which the ants on the apple can't be eliminated; The panda's patrol path is iron railings. Some tourists have uncivilized behavior and turned over the iron railing to poke Weiwei. There are loopholes in the care of the zoo.

A staff member of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center said that since last week, many netizens have reflected Wei Wei's recent situation, and are currently investigating with Wuhan Zoo, and the results will be announced in due course.

18: 36, Wuhan Zoo Management Office issued a circular again, saying that considering the poor conditions of the old museum, the overall construction of the new museum will be disturbed, and the zoo is negotiating with relevant departments to send Weiwei back to China Giant Panda Protection Center as soon as possible to recuperate. At the same time, rectify internal management, speed up the construction of new libraries, and strive to show a new look as soon as possible.

Source: Local News Beijing News