Panda Archive

Hua Bao Second

华宝

Hua Bao Second is a male giant panda born on June 30, 2019 at Qinling Wildlife Park. As a member of the Qinling subspecies of giant panda, he carries studbook number 1317, which is used to track individual giant pandas in coordinated captive breeding programs across China. He is the offspring of Gu Gu and Qing Qing, two adult giant pandas housed at Qinling Wildlife Park. Both of his parents are native Qinling giant pandas, part of the geographically distinct subspecies separated from other giant panda populations by mountain ranges. Currently living at Qinling Wildlife Park in Shaanxi Province, China, he participates in the park’s ex-situ conservation breeding program for Qinling giant pandas. The program works to maintain genetic diversity among captive giant pandas and support potential reintroduction efforts for vulnerable wild populations. As a young adult giant panda, Hua Bao Second exhibits characteristic foraging behavior, spending approximately 12 to 16 hours daily consuming bamboo. He is a popular attraction for domestic and international visitors, helping to raise public awareness of giant panda conservation. His genetic profile adds valuable diversity to the captive Qinling giant panda population, supporting long-term conservation goals for the species.