A zoo in Finland is to return two giant pandas to China eight years early, saying it can no longer afford to look after them. Lumi and Pyry were brought to Finland in 2018, after the two countries signed an agreement to protect the animals.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep, the chair of the zoo's board told Reuters on Tuesday.

Why a zoo in Finland is returning two giant pandas to China - Ahtari Zoo sending panda pair back eight years ahead of schedule