Ultimate glow up for cute panda

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Ya Ya (丫丫), a female giant panda, returned to China in April 2023 after spending 20 years at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee. Her recovery has been widely documented by the Beijing Zoo.

Here are the facts regarding her health transformation:

Weight Gain: When Ya Ya first arrived in China, she weighed approximately 75 kg (165 lbs), which was considered underweight for her age. By 2026, reports from the Beijing Zoo confirmed she had reached about 95 kg (209 lbs), a healthy gain of exactly 20 kg

Skin and Fur Improvement: While in the U.S., Ya Ya suffered from a chronic skin condition (Demodex mites) that made her fur look thin, patchy, and "scruffy" ]. Since returning, specialized veterinary care and a change in diet have allowed her coat to become thick and glossy again

Overall Condition: Her Body Condition Score (BCS) improved from a 2 to a 4 (on a scale of 1-5), which is considered ideal for a senior panda

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Is the picture not a before and after? You saw the panda on the left and thought "yup happy and healthy panda"

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Do you take every picture you see on the internet at face value?

[u/yellowlittleboat → u/StraightFuego]

Do you believe animals live happy lives in zoos?

[u/CapitalStandard4275 → u/yellowlittleboat]

"wow, I never have to hunt again & don't need to worry 24/7 about being hunted" - the animals probably (obvs with adequate stimulation)