14 years with pandas: an American researcher's life in Chengdu

Xinhua 2026-11-05

He came from America. He stayed for the #pandas.

For 14 years, James Ayala has dedicated his life to studying and caring for giant pandas in #Chengdu, China.

Now an animal behavior researcher at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, he's made a career out of his passion for these adorable black-and-white bears.

What's it like to spend 14 years with pandas? Watch his story and find out.

#GiantPanda #Chengdu #PandaLove #LifeInChina

Editor: Zheng Xuebin  Reviser:  Lu Bingwu  Final Reviewer: He Shengying