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Giant pandas at the Memphis Zoo continue to thrive

Ya Ya and Le Le have been at the Memphis Zoo since 2003.

MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Memphis Zoo wants you to know its pandas are in good health, and there is nothing to worry about. The Zoo is debunking several messages on social media recently which claim Ya Ya the giant panda hasn't been looking very well. Keepers say Ya Ya just "carries her weight a little differently" than male counterpart Le Le. They say her coat may not be as robust as you might expect but that it's completely normal for her and that they always keep a close eye on their animals.

"Our bears right now, clinically and on paper, are very healthy. They have age changes that are expected. I don't worry about our bears because I have my eyes on them every single day. We have remote cameras. I have a great communication relationship with our keepers. I can come down here anytime I want. So, we're always watching," said Felicia Knightly, Senior Veterinarian Memphis Zoo.

Both giant pandas have been at the Memphis Zoo since 2003. Memphis remains one of just three zoos in the country with a panda exhibit.

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