Adelaide Zoo has announced that Fawni, the giant panda, has been inseminated and could succeed after a 36-hour pregnancy window, according to 9NEWS.
Zoo said Zeng Fawni had previously natural mating with the panda Wangwang, but did not successfully conceive, so decided to carry out two artificial insemination.
"both insemination went well, on Monday night and Tuesday morning," said senior veterinarian Ian Smith.
Fanny may succeed in conception.
Over the past four days, zoo staff and an expert from China have worked tirelessly. This is the fifth attempt on Fawney and Wangwang`s husband and wife.
"Reproductive biology is very complicated, but through continuous research, we are gradually increasing awareness of panda reproduction and increasing the chances of panda insemination," Smith said.
The park`s bamboo forest, (Bamboo Forest), will be closed until next Monday to maximize Fannie`s chances of conception.
Fawney had a natural mating with Wangwang, but failed to get pregnant
Elaine Bensted, chief executive of Zoos SA, said: "right now, Fawney is in the window of pregnancy, so ensuring that she is free from interference is critical to Fannie`s success."
It is reported that the pregnancy can not be confirmed until 2 weeks before delivery, staff are optimistic about the insemination.
"Wangwang and Fawney are excellent diplomatic ambassadors who play an important role in international panda protection," Bensted said.
Comprehensive compilation report of Yimi. com
Original link: https://www.9news.com.au/2018/09/20/16/41/adelaide-zoo-panda-fu-ni-pregnant-wang-artificial-insemination
