Ep 4. Do You Love Me Red Panda?
- TV-G
- September 13, 2019
- 40 min
In The Secret Life Of The Zoo season 4 episode 4, named "Do You Love Me Red Panda?", viewers are taken into the world of Chester Zoo where the keepers are faced with a dilemma. Their male red panda, Jung, is not showing any interest in their new female red panda, Nima. They are worried that they may not be able to mate and breed the endangered species.
As the episode progresses, we get to witness the various attempts that the keepers make to bring Jung and Nima together. They try putting them in the same enclosure, giving them special food treats, and even resort to using "scent marking" techniques to encourage mating.
Meanwhile, we also get to see the other animals at Chester Zoo going about their lives. We witness the struggles of a pair of white-belted ruffed lemurs, Tavy and Velona, as they try to raise their newborn baby in a busy encnlosure full of other lemurs. We also get to see the playful antics of the meerkats, the majestic tigers, and the curious hyena cubs.
But the focus of the episode remains on the red pandas, and the keepers' efforts to get them to mate. We see the stress and frustration that they feel as they try to figure out what's stopping the two animals from getting together. We also get to learn about the biology of red pandas, their mating habits, and the importance of breeding them in captivity.
The episode culminates in a tense and emotional moment, as Jung and Nima finally manage to mate successfully. The keepers and the zoo staff are overjoyed, and we get to witness the birth of a new generation of red pandas, which brings hope for the future of this endangered species.
Overall, "Do You Love Me Red Panda?" is an engaging and informative episode of The Secret Life Of The Zoo. Through its focus on the red pandas, it teaches us about the challenges faced by zoos in breeding endangered species, and the dedication of the people who work there to protect and preserve wildlife. It's a heartwarming and inspiring story that's sure to delight animal lovers everywhere.
