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• The Chinese take their pandas very seriously, as one Mr. Gao found out at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province.
The Associated Press reported that Gao, 53, threw unspecified "objects" into the panda enclosure, which is strictly prohibited.
"In view of Gao's uncivilized visit and his behavior that may cause harm to giant pandas, he is prohibited from entering the panda base ... for life," the base announced. "The national treasure has strict dietary standards."