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Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas

Oldest-ever male giant panda in captivity dies at 35 after being gifted in 1999

The oldest giant panda to ever live in captivity has died at the age of 35 after he was put down.

An An, a male panda, lived at the Ocean Park resort in Hong Kong after being gifted by the Chinese government in 1999 alongside a female.

He was euthanised on Thursday (July 21) after showing steady signs of deterioration over the past few weeks, with his appetite declining until he finally stopped eating, according to the theme park.

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