Gu Gu The Giant Panda
For many of us, the thoughts of Pandas conjure up images of a cute and cuddly animal. Although they may look cute, Giant Pandas are not always known for their looks but instead for their often aggressive temperament. Giant Panda Gu Gu lives in the Beijing Zoo, and although he is an absolute favourite with visitors, it is recommended to keep away and avoid touching this large animal. Since 2006, Gu Gu has attacked three people, although why they insist on entering his pen is another question.
Gu Gu weighs 108 kilos and is from the rare family of giant pandas. It is believed that there are only approximately 2000 of these pandas living in China’s wild at present day. Gu Gu’s latest attack was on a man who climbed into the pen to rescue his son’s toy. The Giant Panda clamped himself around the man’s leg, who is now said to be recovering from surgery in the hospital. As yet, police have not announced whether the man will face charges. Previous attacks included a fifteen year old boy and a drunken tourist who only wanted to hug Gu Gu. With signs up around the enclosure and high walls surrounding it; a no entrance policy is clear and visitors should avoid aggravating this beautiful animal.
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