Returning to my hometown to inherit three mountains: Don't stop me from raising pigs

Chapter 357 An can tell whether I am male or female

"A female giant panda?" Gu Chang shouted in surprise.

"How do you know?" Zou Huiming stared with a pair of curious big eyes and asked like a curious baby.

"First of all, we can judge from the size; adult male giant pandas are usually larger and heavier than female giant pandas!"

"Look, Jiujiu is obviously much bigger than this new wild giant panda!"

"Secondly, you can look at the shape of the panda's skull; male pandas' skulls are usually larger and wider than females, and their zygomatic arches are more prominent."

Luo Shan paused for a moment, then continued, "This is also very obvious. Jiujiu's skull is obviously much larger than the new giant panda, so its head looks round!"

"Of course, these characteristics are not 100% accurate. The most scientific way is to identify the sexes by observing their organs."

“If you want to be more rigorous, you can also confirm it through DNA testing,” Luo Shan explained in detail.

"It's difficult to tell the gender of a giant panda, and many experts often make mistakes!" Luo Shan said with a smile.

"Ah? Is it difficult to identify the gender of this giant panda?" Zou Huiming asked curiously.

"Yes, we are currently using DNA testing to determine the sex of giant pandas, especially young ones!"

"Giant panda cubs are very small when they are born. Their organs, such as ears and eyes, are just a few small protrusions. It is impossible to tell whether they are male or female!"

For example, the giant panda "Hua Hua" who has become particularly famous recently has a sister from the same mother named "He Ye".

Even when he was young, Kazuha showed characteristics that were more like a "younger brother".

After several months of breeding and observation, people gradually noticed that it possessed some typical characteristics of male giant pandas, such as high urination, lively personality, and tall stature.

Therefore, experts identified it as a "younger brother" panda.

However, surprisingly, He Ye, the giant panda who was raised as a boy for three years, accidentally revealed an astonishing fact after biological sample testing recently.

She is actually a "girl"! A female giant panda!

This situation is not uncommon. In fact, similar incidents often occur in the process of giant panda research.

When it comes down to it, the root of the problem is that the physiological characteristics of giant pandas are too vague to clearly distinguish their gender!

Giant pandas are the most difficult to distinguish between males and females among many large mammals.

Their appearance and organ features are relatively inconspicuous, making it much more difficult to accurately determine their gender.

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"However, whether using DNA testing or other methods, it is an unattainable goal under our current conditions."

"We don't know yet what the temperament of this newly arrived wild giant panda is like."

"Therefore, for the sake of safety, it is best not to approach it for the time being and let it gradually adapt to the surrounding environment." Luo Shan said seriously.

Gu Chang nodded, indicating that he agreed with what Luo Shan said.

"First, we need to make sure it can live stably in this bamboo forest. It doesn't matter whether it is male or female."

"But in my opinion, it is almost certain that this is a female giant panda!"

Luo Shan declared with certainty.

"Oh? Why are you so sure?" Gu Chang asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"The reason is very simple. If it was a male wild giant panda that dared to snatch Jiujiu's bamboo shoots, the two wild giant pandas would have probably started fighting a long time ago!"

Luo Shan explained with a smile.

"Now Jiujiu not only didn't beat it, but even let it eat its favorite bamboo shoots!"

"Then there is only one reason. This new wild giant panda is a female wild giant panda, and she is also a super beauty in the panda world..."

Luo Shan turned around with a malicious smile on his face. His eyes fell on Gu Chang and Zou Huiming, and he chuckled.

"After all, the Spring Festival has passed, and next, spring is coming..."