The world’s oldest panda in captivity, Basi, died Wednesday in China at the age 37, which made her over 100 years old in human years. Basi’s caretakers in…
The world’s oldest panda in captivity, Basi, died Wednesday in China at the age 37, which made her over 100 years old in human years.
Basi’s caretakers in the eastern city of Fuzhou said the beloved panda died at 8: 50 a.m. She suffered from several health issues, including liver and kidney problems. Her body will be preserved and placed in a museum dedicated to her life, the officials Xinhua News Agency announced on Thursday.
“She was very talented and liked weight-lifting, riding a bicycle and playing basketball, ” the news agency announced.
Xiu Yunfang, deputy director of the facility, added: “She once brought us joy here, and we wish to leave the fragrance here for her.”
Basi was born in a valley in the western province of Sichuan in 1980 and was rescued after villagers found her falling into an icy river.
