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He Hua

和花

He Hua is a female giant panda born on 2020-07-04 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. This base, located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, is a leading institution focused on giant panda conservation, research, and public education. He Hua is registered under studbook number 1239 in the international giant panda studbook system. She is the offspring of Cheng Lan (studbook 649) and Ji Mei (studbook 595), both giant pandas housed at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Her lineage is part of the base’s managed captive breeding program, which aims to maintain genetic diversity for the species. Currently living at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, she participates in the facility’s public education and captive breeding conservation programs. The base coordinates giant panda conservation efforts aligned with national initiatives led by China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration. He Hua is known for her docile temperament and distinctive round facial features, which have made her a popular subject of public photography and social media content. As a member of the vulnerable giant panda species, she contributes to public awareness of global wildlife conservation efforts and supports research into captive giant panda behavior and welfare.