這起震驚全國的事件發生在中國雲南省昭通市鎮雄縣一帶，涉及兩名農村兄弟非法獵殺並販賣大熊貓的案件。由於大熊貓是中國國家一級重點保護動物，屬於「國寶級」珍稀物種，任何傷害、捕殺或交易行為都屬嚴重違法。事件曝光後引發社會強烈譴責與廣泛關注。

根據中國法院公布的判決書內容，兩名被告兄弟姓張，分別為張某甲與張某乙，年齡約在三十至四十歲之間，平日以務農為生，家中飼養數頭羊。事件起因於他們發現山區羊群多次遭野生動物攻擊，損失慘重。某日，他們在山林巡查時看到一隻體型龐大的黑白動物正在叼咬羊隻，誤以為是「狗熊」（亞洲黑熊），遂起報復與狩獵的念頭。

兩人隨後帶上自製的土槍和鋼珠陷阱，潛入林區伏擊。當那隻黑白動物再次出現時，他們毫不猶豫地開槍射擊，動物當場倒地。之後他們上前查看，發現竟是一隻成年大熊貓。據事後鑑定，該熊貓屬於野生個體，體重約70公斤，為當地山區稀有的自然分佈群體之一。

由於擔心事情敗露，兄弟倆決定將屍體肢解處理。他們將熊貓皮毛剝下藏匿，肉則分裝成數袋，試圖在村中秘密出售。張姓兄弟最終以4800元人民幣的價格，將部分肉品賣給一名年長婦人，對方據稱並不知道那是熊貓肉。消息後來被村民匿名舉報，警方與林業部門迅速介入調查，最終在他們家中搜出熊貓皮毛、骨骼與槍支彈藥等證物。

在審理過程中，兩名被告辯稱他們「不認得那是熊貓」，以為是普通黑熊或野獸，並表示行為出於報復與自保。但法院指出，作為生活在熊貓保護區周邊的居民，理應知曉國家保護野生動物相關法律與熊貓分佈情況，且其行為手段殘忍、後果嚴重，難以被視為「過失」。

最終，法院以「非法獵捕、殺害國家重點保護野生動物罪」與「非法持有槍支罪」判處張某甲有期徒刑13年，張某乙有期徒刑11年，並處以罰金及沒收違法所得。涉案的購買者則因「收購珍貴瀕危野生動物製品」被行政處罰。

此案在網路上引起極大輿論風暴，許多網民對兄弟二人「無知與殘忍」的行為感到憤怒，同時也反思鄉村地區對野生動物保護知識的缺乏。專家指出，近年中國西南地區雖因保護政策使熊貓族群逐步恢復，但人與野生動物之間的衝突仍時有發生。這起案件提醒社會：保護「國寶」不僅是法律責任，更是每一位公民應具備的基本常識與道德底線。

This shocking incident took place in Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, China, involving two rural brothers who illegally hunted and sold a giant panda. Since the giant panda is a national first-class protected species and regarded as China’s “national treasure,” any act of harming, hunting, or trading it is considered a serious crime. The case sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across the country.

According to the official court documents, the suspects—brothers surnamed Zhang, aged in their 30s and 40s—were local farmers who raised sheep in a mountainous area. The tragedy began when their livestock were repeatedly attacked by wild animals, causing significant losses. One day, while patrolling the hills, they spotted a large black-and-white creature attacking a sheep. Mistaking it for a black bear, they decided to take revenge.

Armed with a homemade shotgun and steel traps, the two men lay in ambush in the forest. When the animal appeared again, they fired several shots, killing it instantly. Only when they approached the carcass did they realize that it was a wild adult giant panda, weighing around 70 kilograms. Wildlife experts later confirmed it was a rare panda living in a local wild population.

Panicking, the brothers decided to dispose of the evidence. They skinned the panda and butchered the carcass, hiding the fur and dividing the meat into several bags. They then tried to sell the meat secretly in their village. Eventually, they sold part of it for 4,800 yuan (around USD 650) to an elderly woman, who reportedly did not know it was panda meat. However, local villagers later reported the incident to the authorities. Police and forestry officers quickly investigated and discovered panda fur, bones, and firearms in the brothers’ home.

During the trial, both men claimed they “did not know it was a panda,” insisting they thought it was just a wild bear and that they acted out of revenge and self-defense. However, the court rejected this argument, stating that as residents living near a panda nature reserve, they should have been aware of wildlife protection laws and the presence of pandas in the area. The court emphasized that their methods were cruel, and the consequences were extremely serious.

Ultimately, the court found them guilty of “illegally hunting and killing a national protected species” and “illegal possession of firearms.” Zhang (the elder brother) was sentenced to 13 years in prison, while the younger brother received 11 years, along with fines and confiscation of all illegal gains. The elderly woman who purchased the meat was also punished for buying products made from an endangered species.

The case sparked a heated discussion online. Many netizens condemned the brothers’ “ignorance and brutality,” while others reflected on the lack of wildlife protection awareness in rural areas. Experts noted that while China’s conservation policies have helped panda populations recover in recent years, human–wildlife conflicts remain a challenge. This case serves as a powerful reminder that protecting the “national treasure” is not only a legal duty but also a moral obligation every citizen must uphold.