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Giant pandas fly first class into Canada

2,366 views · Published 26 March 2013 · 0:29 · Indexed 9 October 2026

Channel: The Telegraph · 2013 · Pets & Animals

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper greets giant pandas Er Shun and Da Mao as they arrive at Toronto airport.

Five-year-old Er Shun and her prospective mate, four-year-old Da Mao arrived on a specially-adapted FedEx Express Canadian plane. 

The pair, who are on loan from China, were welcomed to the country by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen. 

 "It has been more than 20 years since Canadians have had the opportunity to see giant pandas in our zoos. And friends today, our wait is almost over," said Mr Harper. 

Er Shun and Da Mao will be quarantined for 30 days at Toronto Zoo and kept away from the public until a special exhibit opens later this year. 

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