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List of giant pandas

List of giant pandas is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of giant pandas rather than just read about it. In short: This is a partial list of notable giant pandas, both alive and deceased. The giant panda is a conservation-reliant vulnerable species.

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Reference excerpt

This is a partial list of notable giant pandas, both alive and deceased. The giant panda is a conservation-reliant vulnerable species. Wild population estimates of the bear vary; one estimate shows that there are about 1,590 individuals living in the wild, while a 2006 study via DNA analysis estimated that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000.

List of notable giant pandas

Living giant pandas

Deceased giant pandas

In zoos

Asia Mainland China

Many zoos and breeding centers in China house giant pandas. These include:

Beijing Zoo – Home of Gu Gu. The zoo also housed Ming-Ming, the first panda born in captivity, who died on 7 May 2011. Two pandas named Meng Er and Meng Da (born 2013) also happen to reside here. Shanghai Zoo Bifengxia Panda Base, Ya'an, Sichuan – Home to US-born giant pandas Mei Sheng (M), Hua Mei (F), Tai Shan (M), Su Lin (F), and Zhen Zhen (F). It is also home to the Austrian-born Fu Long. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan – Home to more than 100 individual giant pandas and red pandas. Twelve cubs were born here in 2006. It is also home to Japanese-born Xiong Bang (M) and US-born Mei Lan (M). Chengdu Zoo, Chengdu, Sichuan China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan – Seventeen cubs were born here in 2006. Chongqing Zoo, Chongqing Chime-Long Paradise, Guangzhou – Three very rare panda triplets were born (all three have thus far survived) in July 2014. Dalian Forest Zoo – Home to Fei Yun (F), Cai Zhen (F) and Jin Hu (M) of Wolong origin. Other places in Asia Ocean Park, Hong Kong – Home to An An (M), Le Le (M), and Ying Ying (F) Macau Giant Panda Pavilion – Home to Kai Kai (M) and Xin Xin (M) of Chengdu origin Taipei Zoo, Taipei, Taiwan – Home to Tuan Tuan (M) and Yuan Yuan (F), and their daughters Yuan Zai (F) and Yuan Bao (F). Chiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai, Thailand – Previously home to Chuang Chuang (M), Lin Hui (F), and Lin Bing, a female cub born on 27 May 2009. Chuang Chuang died on 16 September 2019 from heart failure and Lin Hui died on 19 April 2023 while undergoing medical care. Adventure World, Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan – Until 2025, it was home to Ei Mei (M), Mei Mei (F), Rau Hin (F), Ryu Hin and Syu Hin (M twins), and Kou Hin (M). In December 2006, twin cubs were born to Ei Mei and Mei Mei. Two cubs, Eiihin (M) and Meihin (F), were born to Rau Hin on 13 September 2008. Mei Mei, a mother of ten cubs, died on 15 October 2008. Kobe Oji Zoo, Hyōgo, Japan – Home to Kou Kou (M), Tan Tan (F) River Wonders, Singapore – Singapore received two pandas (Kai Kai and Jia Jia) in 2012. In 2021, a cub named Le Le was born to them. Taman Safari, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia – On 28 September 2017, Indonesia received two pandas on loan from the Chinese Government, named Hu Chun (F) and Cai Tao (M). Ueno Zoo, Taitō, Tokyo, Japan – Home to Ri Ri (M), Shin Shin (F), and their daughter Xiang Xiang (F), her brother Xiao Xiao (M) and sister Lei Lei (F). Zoo Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Home to Fu Wa (known as Xing Xing) (M), and Feng Yi (known as Liang Liang) (F) since 21 May 2014. A female cub was born on 18 August 2015, and was named Nuan Nuan. The pair have produced three cubs in total, all of which have since been moved to China. Everland Zootopia, Yongin, South Korea – Home to Le Bao (M), Ai Bao (F), their daughter Fu Bao (F), and her sisters, Rui Bao (F) and Hui Bao (F). Korea Central Zoo, Pyongyang, North Korea – A gift from Mao Zedong. Al Khor Family Park, Al Khor, Qatar – Home to Suhail (M) and Thuraya (F).

Australia Adelaide Zoo – Previously home to Wang Wang (M) and Fu Ni (F). They arrived on 28 November 2009, and went on display on 14 December. They were expected to stay for a minimum of ten years, and were returned to China in November 2024. Two new pandas, Xing Qiu (M) and Yi Lan (F), arrived in Adelaide in December 2024. They are the only giant pandas living in the Southern Hemisphere.

Europe

Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany – Previously home to Bao Bao, who died in 2012 at the age of 34. He was the oldest male panda living in captivity at the time of his death and had lived in Berlin for 25 years. He never reproduced. Two new pandas, Jiao Qing and Meng Meng, arrived in Berlin on a breeding loan from China in 2017. In 2019, they had twin cubs, two males named Meng Yuan and Meng Xiang, also nicknamed Pit and Paule. Meng Meng gave birth to a pair of female twin cubs in 2024. Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria – Home to Yang Yang (F) and Long Hui (M), born in Wolong, China in 2000. They gave birth to Fu Long (M) in 2007, Fu Hu (M) in 2010 and Fu Bao (M) in 2013. Fu Long, who has since been relocated to China, was the first to be born in Europe in 25 years. On 7 August 2016, twin cubs, Fu Feng and Fu Ban, were born. Zoo Aquarium, Madrid, Spain – Home to Bing Xing (M) and Hua Zuiba (F) since 2007. They gave birth to twin cubs on 7 September 2010. Another cub, Xing Bao (F), was born in 2013 and in September 2016, Chulina (F). The zoo was also the site of the first giant panda birth in Europe, Chulin (M) in 1982, whose parents, Shao Shao (F) and Chang Chang (M), arrived in 1978. Chulin was the first panda to be born in captivity in the western hemisphere and by artificial insemination outside China Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland – Home to Tian Tian (F) and Yang Guang (M) from 4 December 2011 to December 2023. ZooParc de Beauval, Saint-Aignan, Loir-et-Cher, France – Home to Huan Huan (F) and Yuan Zi (M) since 15 January 2012. Pairi Daiza, Cambron-Casteau, Belgium – Home to Hao Hao (F) and Xing Hui (M) since February 2014; Their first cub, Tian Bao (M) was born on 2 June 2016, and twin cubs Bao Di (M) and Bao Mei (F) were born on 8 August 2019. Ouwehands Dierenpark, Rhenen, Netherlands - Home to Xing Ya (M) and Wu Wen (F) since April 2017. Ähtäri Zoo, Ähtäri, Finland – Home to Lumi (Jin BaoBao) and Pyry (Hua Bao) from January 2018 to September 2024. Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen, Denmark – Home to Mao Sun (F) and Xing Er (M) since April 2019. Moscow Zoo, Moscow, Russia – Home to Ding Ding (F) and Ru Yi (M) since 29 April 2019. Ding Ding gave birth to Katyusha (F) in August 2023.

North America

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of List of giant pandas

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What is List of giant pandas in simple terms?

This is a partial list of notable giant pandas, both alive and deceased. The giant panda is a conservation-reliant vulnerable species.

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