Pandas could be sent back to China after Fu Ni's phony pregnancy

Adelaide zoo appeals for more money for breeding program that has so far cost $9.1m

Two pandas loaned to Adelaide zoo have failed to produce any offspring and could be sent back to China unless the Australian government stumps up more cash for the $9.1m breeding program.

Under a scheme that costs twice as much as the recovery fund for Australia’s threatened species, the zoo wants Wang Wang and Fu Ni to remain in Adelaide – despite five failed breeding attempts.

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