Jimu News reporter Chen Xi
Photographer Li Hui
Correspondent Deng Liling Peng Shaobo Wang Shengkai
The ice and snow version of the birthday cake, the vegetable and fruit version of "skewers", and a knitted doll are all made by the breeders. Wuhan Zoo's birthday party for the 5-year-old giant panda "Wulin" was simple and plain, but full of the keeper's deep love for "Wulin".
To keep "Wulin" healthy, he must pay attention to controlling his weight. Next, the breeder will strengthen his exercise with him.
The birthday gift carefully made by the breeding team is a low-key luxury
The birthday gift is a low-key luxury
This morning, even if it rained heavily, it did not block everyone's way to celebrate the birthday of the giant panda "Wulin".
0:30, the giant panda "Wulin" appeared. He looked left and right. After half a minute, he noticed the birthday gift on the bamboo bed.
"Wulin", happy 5th birthday
It was first interested in the birthday cake, stared at it for a few seconds, then looked at half a big watermelon, and finally chose "grilled skewers", sat down on the ground and started to skewer. , completely ignoring the crowds of tourists outside the glass wall, "It still looks the same when making skewers." Ms. Deng, a citizen, praised it for being so smart and knowing how to eat it as soon as it was picked up.
A birthday gift full of love, all made by the breeder himself
What is the recipe for the birthday cake? What are "skewers" made of?
breeder Cao Jun revealed the ingredient recipe: The birthday cake is made by first squeezing watermelon juice, mixing it with apples and grapes and pouring it into a round plate, then putting it in the refrigerator to freeze and shape, with steamed buns, peaches, bamboo shoots, etc. placed on top; " The ingredients of "Grilled Skewers" are very rich, including peaches, steamed buns, red dates, bamboo leaves, apples and bamboo shoots. "It's smart, so of course you should enjoy the 'Grilled Skewers' first."
Among many birthday foods. Among them, the giant panda "Wulin" likes skewers the most.
Most of the ingredients in the birthday cake recipe are what giant pandas usually like to eat. "I usually eat less red dates and peaches, and watermelon has enough sugar, so I don't give it to it often." Cao Jun and his colleagues are preparing for the birthday party, trying to innovate new ways to make the giant pandas happy and impress the tourists. There used to be "hot dry noodles", but this year they will make skewers, which are all Wuhan characteristics.
The bases of the dolls and birthday cakes are carefully woven by the keepers with braided ropes. "There is pine bark hidden in the doll." Cao Jun said that pine bark has a pine scent, which enriches the smell and enriches its living environment. The pine scent can attract it to play.
The joy of watching the giant panda "Wulin" skewers
Careful tourists found two bamboo cups next to the cake. What were they filled with? "One cup is milk and one cup is watermelon juice." Cao Jun said, these are all It's its favorite.
Wuhan Zoo has celebrated many birthdays for the giant panda team. This birthday looks very simple and low-key. The birthday cake only has one layer, but it is rich in connotation. They are all made by the keepers themselves, as are the dolls. It can be said to be a low-key luxury.
Giant panda "Wulin" has a birthday, and there are many onlookers
Giant pandas must be strong and not fat
When the tourists' attention is focused on the birthday party of giant panda "Wulin", "Mengmeng" next door is acting cute alone, first outdoors Sitting on the perch in a daze, the heavy rain poured down, but it didn't care. Then it went into the inner room and played on the swings and climbing perch, climbing up and down, enjoying itself.
"Mengmeng" is quite lively and sports-loving. "Wulin" is not afraid of rain? "Giant pandas are not afraid of wind and rain and like to play in the snow." Cao Jun said with a smile. They are covered in thick fur and are very afraid of heat.
The 5-year-old "Wulin" also loves to move, but his weight of 135 kilograms seems to be a gentle reminder that he should further increase the amount of exercise. His name is "Wulin", and of course he must be strong but not fat.
Giant panda "Wulin " celebrates his birthday, and there are many onlookers
The relevant person in charge of the Animal Management Department of Wuhan Zoo told reporters that he has been given sufficient nutrition and taken good care of, and he is healthy and in a good mental state, but his weight is slightly higher. It’s a little more than that, so the amount of exercise should be appropriately increased. Just like people, only by exercising more can we stay strong.
Chen Jun, captain of the giant panda breeding team, told reporters that he prepared a lot of toys for this birthday party, just to get it moving. It is about to enter summer, and it is hot outdoors, so there are very few outdoor sports, and they can only be indoors, so the breeders I will spend more time with it and guide it to move more through toys, hiding food, etc.
(Source: Jimu News)
