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Mao Tao Survives Duodenal Obstruction Surgery

Mao Tao underwent the world's first duodenal obstruction surgery in a giant panda. After 36 hours of post-operative care for metabolic shock, he made a full recovery — a landmark case in panda veterinary medicine.

Location: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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Mao Tao

毛桃

Alive
9 years old
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Mao Tao (毛桃, studbook #1017) is a male giant panda born July 26, 2016 at Chengdu Base. Son of Mao Mao (晶晶原型) and Xiong B...

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