Calm, optimistic, and resilient......
This round panda
Because of his unique temperament, he has touched countless netizens
In 2023, the giant panda and Hua (nickname: Huahua)
Became a "top star"
Its breeder Tan Jintao (known as "Grandpa Tan")
It is also loved by everyone
Grandpa Tan who takes good care of Huahua
The eyes are full of Grandpa Tan's flowers
This heartwarming interaction of the "Tan Cotton" combination
It has become the most healing picture in many people's hearts
Why in everyone's eyes
Grandpa Tan and Huahua are getting more and more alike?
Looking back at 2023
What are some of Grandpa Tan's memorable moments?
And what are your hopes for 2024?
01
The similarity value of "Tan Cotton" is 99.9%
2023
Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
It is filled with tourists almost every day
Quite a few people queued for two or three hours
Just to see the flowers
Huahua is highly recognizable
Teardrop-shaped eye circles, like small triangular rice dumplings
Run up "Duangduang".
often leave everyone with the back of "rice balls......
It is said that Huahua is not only good-looking
The character is also very good
Accidentally knocked down by another giant panda
It just lies down and eats
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Freshly peeled bamboo shoots were snatched away
It doesn't get angry either
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When the bamboo shoots were snatched away
Huahua silently picked up the other one and continued to peel it
Try to get yourself to eat a little more
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The relaxation and tranquility of the flowers
Healed a lot of people
Some netizens described it like this
"She's so small, so round,
The legs are so short, and the movements are so slow
But she never gave up
Every time I see Flowey, I feel like I'm doing it again."
And that's not all
There are also unexpected discoveries by tourists
The temperament of Grandpa Tan and Huahua's combination
It's becoming more and more like
Grandpa Tan's call and Huahua's call
Similarity: 99.9%
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Flowey's sitting position
Maybe it was taught by Grandpa Tan
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The way you look when you're angry
It's all pretty much the same
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02
The "Tan Cotton" group gets along for more than 300 days a year
The similarity of a man and a bear
It is inseparable from the infiltration of time
Until now
"Tan Mian" has been together for two whole years
Grandpa Tan is 51 years old
Since 1999, he has been working at the Giant Panda Base
He's always been in charge
Take care of two or three-year-old juvenile giant pandas
As many giant pandas grow into "mom and dad"
He also changed from "daddy" to "grandpa"
Currently, Grandpa Tan is a member of the "Nursery Class".
It's Flowey and its younger brother and leaves
More than 300 days in a year
Grandpa Tan stayed with the pandas
Every day's schedule is filled with giant pandas
Wake up at 6 a.m. to inspect the enclosure
Add bamboo and water to the panda
In the morning, wait for the giant pandas to go outdoors
He had to clean the enclosure as soon as possible
Sometimes giant pandas also eat at night
So he had to get up at night and add bamboo to them
Since the flowers eat less bamboo
Grandpa Tan will give it a "small stove"
Balance its diet with crushed bamboo powder
Every afternoon
He will also give Huahua individual tutoring
Guide it to its feet with foods such as fruits
Exercise hind limb strength
Before each meal
Grandpa Tan will use Hongliang
"Guo Lai ~ Guo Lai ~" (Sichuan dialect "come over")
Summon Flowey
And as soon as Huahua heard "Guolai"
It's also a light in both eyes
Grandpa Tan said
I feel very happy about my work
But there is a lot of effort behind it
Great patience and meticulousness
For example, when making "pot milk".
Boiling water should be dried until it is close to the body temperature of the giant panda
Then add the milk powder in proportion
Hands must be washed and disinfected before feeding
Also keep an eye on the giant pandas
Eating and activity status
Despite the hard work
But every time I see a flower
Grandpa Tan always couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth
Flowery to Grandpa Tan
It is also full of trust and dependence
Some netizens said
"Let 'Tan Cotton' become more and more like
Maybe it's love for each other!"
03
"If the panda looks good, it will be happy for itself"
The fireworks are on fire, and Grandpa Tan is also on fire
This year, the number of visitors to the giant panda base has increased several times
There are also many fans who came to take photos with him
However, after Grandpa Tan became popular
His work, his life
Not much has changed
He still diligently takes care of the pandas
Some netizens laughed
"Flowery and unfazed character
It turned out to be with my grandfather."
Grandpa Tan's time with the pandas
Far beyond the family
His parents saw him busy online
I can't help but feel distressed
Always tell him to take care of himself
His daughter had complained that he had too little time to spend with her
But with age
I gradually understood my father's insistence
For Grandpa Tan
Giant pandas are like part of their family
"Bringing a panda is like bringing your own child
It's very rewarding to watch them grow up."
When asked about New Year's resolutions
Grandpa Tan's answer was simple and unpretentious
"Do your job every day and feed the pandas well
As long as the pandas are good, I'm happy."
Source: CCTV News