An An was residing in Hong Kong’s Ocean Theme Park since 1999.

Hong Kong:

An An, the world’s oldest male big panda underneath human care, was euthanised on Thursday at age 35, the equal of 105 years for people, stated the Hong Kong theme park the place he lived.

An An’s well being had confirmed regular indicators of decay over the previous few weeks, along with his meals consumption declining, till he lastly stopped consuming, stated Ocean Park, the marine and animal facility the place he had lived since 1999.

An An and Jia Jia, the world’s oldest feminine big panda, who died in 2016 at 38 years, have been items from the Chinese authorities.

“Ocean Park is deeply saddened to announce the loss of An An,” it stated in an announcement.

The park stated it was grateful for the chance to care for Jia Jia and An An because it helped Ocean Park change into an essential base for panda conservation.

“An An is an indispensable member of our family and has grown together with the Park. He has also built a strong bond of friendship with locals and tourists alike.”

Ocean Park, which shows animals together with walruses, penguins and dolphins, now has two big pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le.

China gave the feminine Ying Ying and male Le Le to Hong Kong in 2007. The park has been hoping that the pair may have infants however they haven’t to date.

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