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UK's sole male panda castrated due to tumors

By Angus Mcneice in London | China Daily | Updated: 2018-11-30 07:34

Surgery major setback to breeding program, dent to Scottish economy

Edinburgh Zoo's male giant panda Yang Guang has been castrated following a tumor scare, dealing a huge blow to the only panda breeding program in the United Kingdom.

Representatives from the zoo said that Yang Guang - which means sunshine in English - is recovering well from surgery to remove both testicles due to the presence of tumors. The operation took place in mid-November after group consultation by British and Chinese giant panda specialists.

UK's sole male panda castrated due to tumors

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