Although the hotel said that their pandas were completely vaccinated, this practice caused wide debates among the public and animal observers. Since Red Panda is a rare and protected animal, including in category II in accordance with the Law of Wildlife Protection in China and is registered as a species, which is threatened with the disappearance of MSOP.
According to the law, the use of protected wildlife for commercial purposes is very limited, with the exception of educational goals with official permits. If this is violated, criminals can be subjected to sanctions in the form of fines for closing the business.
On June 17, the Chunchitsin Forestry Department asked the hotel to stop the service and began an official investigation.
According to Jan Zhaoxia, a teacher of the Forestry University Beijing, the classification of events such as an intermediate education and operation, is still a gray area in applicable legislation. Although the Red Pandas, as you know, are friendly and obedient, they are also quite stress and very sensitive to the environment.
Previously, in February, at the hotel on the theme of the animal there was another case in Jiangsu Province, where, as reported, the guest was bitten by Red Panda while playing with him. The incident strengthens the argument that direct interaction with endangered animals should be limited.
