China live broadcasts pandas' failed natural mating

Xinhua, April 4, 2015

The mating attempt was live broadcasted online by China Network Television's iPanda channel and the China Conservation & Research Center for Giant Pandas.

Pandas' mating season runs from March to May, when giant pandas compete for female attention. But captive pandas often struggle with insemination, getting pregnant and taking care of their cubs.

The iPanda channel (ipanda.cntv.cn) said it will live broadcast other natural mating attempts between other pandas.