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A pair of giant pandas on loan from China made their invitation-only debut at the Toronto Zoo for politicians, dignitaries and the media.

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Da Mao eats bamboo at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Er Shun and Da Mao, a pair of giant pandas on loan from China, made their debut at the Toronto Zoo for some invitation-only visitors Wednesday, before they go on public display tomorrow.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Da Mao eats bamboo at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday, May 16, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Da Mao checks out his new enclosure at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday, May 16, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Da Mao eats bamboo at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday, May 16, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Da Mao eats bamboo at the Toronto Zoo on Thursday, May 16, 2013.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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