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Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007)

Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) 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 Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) rather than just read about it. In short: Xiang Xiang (Chinese: 祥祥; pinyin: Xiáng Xiang; August 25, 2001 – February 19, 2007) was the first giant panda to be released into the wild after being bred and raised in captivity. Born at the Wolong Giant Panda Research Center in the Sichuan Province, Xiang Xiang endured a three-year training regimen intended to equip him with the skills necessary to survive in the wild.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Xiang Xiang (Chinese: 祥祥; pinyin: Xiáng Xiang; August 25, 2001 – February 19, 2007) was the first giant panda to be released into the wild after being bred and raised in captivity. Born at the Wolong Giant Panda Research Center in the Sichuan Province, Xiang Xiang endured a three-year training regimen intended to equip him with the skills necessary to survive in the wild. Fitted with a radio-collar upon his release in April 2006, the five-year-old male was tracked each month to check his movements and feeding habits. Despite this extensive preparation, Xiang Xiang was found dead less than a year after his release. The Xinhua News Agency announced the panda's death May 31, 2007, over three months after the incident occurred, citing "the need for a full investigation" as the reason for the delay. Officials from the Research Center determined that a fall from the trees was the probable cause of death. Scratches on Xiang Xiang's body suggest that he was probably being pursued by other pandas when he fell.

See also List of giant pandas List of individual bears

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007)

In research: Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 2001 animal births, 2007 animal deaths, Carnivora stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Xiang Xiang (giant panda, 2001–2007)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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