Why I can't stop watching two pandas not have sex | Emma Beddinton
Briefly

The article humorously details the challenges faced by pandas Mao Sun and Xing Er at the Copenhagen Zoo in mating since their arrival in 2019. Despite elaborate attempts by zookeepers, including allowing the pandas to see each other and engaging in ritualistic behaviors, the bears ironically spend their time playing instead of mating. The narrative reflects on the absurdities of both animal and human courtship, ultimately critiquing human interference in natural behaviors. The author shares personal observations, showcasing the comedic nature of the pandas' interactions as a 'will-they-won't-they' soap opera.
"Everyone has a theory about panda libido, but surely we can all agree humans are most of the problem. If we'd left their habitat alone, their sex lives would be private panda business."
"2025 started promisingly, with the bears following each other around, sniffing and engaging in some light erotic wrestling. However, rather than getting it on, they proceeded to spend most of the ensuing period playing chase..."
Read at www.theguardian.com
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