The event is described as 'exceptional' by experts, as panda reproduction is notoriously difficult.
The classification was downgraded as their number in the wild has reached 1,800."These births are always exceptional," said Delphine Delord, the zoo's associate director.
Experts say China managed to save its iconic animal through its long-term conservation efforts, including the expansion of habitats. China considers pandas a national treasure, but have also loaned them to other countries as part of a diplomatic strategy.Since the 1950s China has used pandas to forge political friendships across the globe. Here's a look at where the animals have been used in diplomacy in the past.
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