After 20 years at Memphis Zoo, Giant panda Le Le has died. Le Le’s peaceful death as he slept was “sudden and unexpected” with no indication that he was sick, according to the zoo.
In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, Le Le the Giant Panda is shown at the Memphis Zoo.Giant panda Le Le has died, the Memphis Zoo announced Friday.
“Le Le’s name translates to ‘happy happy,’ and his name perfectly reflected his personality,” the zoo said in a statement. “Le Le was a happy bear that enjoyed apples, engaging with enrichment and relaxing while covering himself with freshly shredded bamboo. He had an easy-going personality and was a favorite of all who met and worked with him over the years.”
Advocacy groups In Defense of Animals and Panda Voices raised concerns about the pandas’ conditions in the past and applauded the animals’ planned return to China. In recent days, Panda Voices members watching the panda cam saw Le Le collapse and when they tried to get information about his condition, they were told there were no known“We are absolutely devastated,” Clemenson said. “Our fight continues. We will investigate as best we can.
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