The Ueno Zoo in Kyodo, Japan has confirmed that the two pandas under its care—Ri Ri and Shin Shin—have started mating in their outdoor enclosure this past weekend. Zoo officials closed the exhibit to the public to give the pandas their privacy although it may re-open as early as today.
So two pandas get it on at a zoo—why is this news?
Apparently, it is extremely difficult to get pandas to mate. Either they’re never in the mood or they’re just really picky. I think I dated women who were pandas in their previous lives. So when they knock boots paws, it’s cause for excitement.


















