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Lang Lang

朗朗

deceased male Born August 25, 2006

Lang Lang (朗朗, studbook #642) was a male giant panda born on August 25, 2006 at Wolong Hetaoping. Son of Ye Ye (#495), he was transferred to Nanjing Zoo, where he died of illness on December 16, 2010.

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Birth date

August 25, 2006

Birth place

Wolong Hetaoping Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Current location

Unknown

Status

Deceased

Studbook

#642

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Lang Lang (朗朗, studbook #642) was a male giant panda born on August 25, 2006 at Wolong Hetaoping. Son of Ye Ye (#495), he was transferred to Nanjing Zoo, where he died of illness on December 16, 2010.

Basic Profile

Lang Lang (Chinese: 朗朗), studbook number 642, was a male giant panda born on August 25, 2006. His mother is Ye Ye (晔晔, studbook 495) and his father is Lu Lu (芦芦, studbook 503). He was the older twin of Cui Cui (翠翠, #643) — both born on the same day.

📝 Note (2026-09): This page was created during a Ye Ye (#495) offspring backfill. Birthplace (Wolong Hetaoping) is inferred from Ye Ye’s recorded location at the time (at Hetaoping from birth until her 2008 relocation).

Life Journey

  • 2006-08-25: Born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to Ye Ye (#495) — twin of Cui Cui (#643).
  • Transferred to Nanjing Zoo (南京动物园) at some point before 2010.
  • 2010-12-16: Died of illness at Nanjing Zoo, aged four.

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Family tree of Lang Lang Parents Self Lu Lu #503 · Father Ye Ye #495 · Mother Lang Lang 朗朗 #642 ♂ A Ling Full sibling Cui Cui Full sibling 22 half-siblings 17 paternal · 5 maternal — see Siblings tab
Father Mother Full siblings Half-siblings (grouped)
Lang Lang has 4 full siblings and 22 half-siblings. The majority share the same father, Lu Lu , indicating a highly prolific paternal lineage.

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