Netizens hoping to catch glimpse of mating pandas

Some netizens checking the 24/7 live video feed at a research center for giant pandas in Sichuan province are hoping to catch a glimpse of the bears in action.

Since spring is mating season at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Ya'an, Sichuan province, 20 video cameras have been installed at the center by iPanda.com to offer a continuous view of the pandas' lives.

Those disappointed by the live feed can turn to panda-mating video clips on the site. One clip shows an encounter between a 16-year-old panda, Wu Gang, and 9-year-old Cui Cui, who were introduced by keepers of the center's Bifengxia base in Ya'an on Sunday.