"Pandas in New York City! Who doesn't love pandas? In fact, the story of how pandas came to America is deeply tied to New York. Joe Reginella A shocking new monument has popped up in The Battery to commemorate a lost piece of NYC history. Become a paid member to listen to this article In the latest episode of the Untapped New York podcast, we're talking about a very adorable secret:"
"Learn the New York City origin story behind the discovery of the panda, hear about Theodore Roosevelt and his sons in Prohibition Era New York, meet all the pandas who have graced the Big Apple with their presence over the years, find out who the first American (a woman!) to bring a panda cub back from China was, and discover the passionate attempts to bring pandas back in recent years by some very notable New Yorkers."
Pandas have a longstanding connection to New York City rooted in early 20th-century discoveries and expeditions. Theodore Roosevelt and his sons played roles linked to panda exploration and acquisition during the Prohibition era. Multiple pandas have visited New York over the years, creating memorable public encounters. The first American to bring a panda cub from China was a woman, marking a notable moment in U.S.-China wildlife exchange. Recent campaigns by prominent New Yorkers reflect continued interest in returning pandas to the city. A new monument in The Battery commemorates a lost piece of this local panda history.
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