The giant panda "Meixiang"ate apple at the American National Zoo near Washington. (file photo dated Apr 15, 2003). Scientist said June 14 that the female giant panda "Meixiang"may be pregnant. On March 11 "Meixiang"received artificial insemination. The semen was from a male panda "Tiantian"who resides with "Meixiang"in the same hall. "Tiantian"and "Meixiang"arrived in the United State at the end of 2000 and will live in Washington for ten years. The offspring they bear during this period belong to China.
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