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Liang Liang (#641)

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alive female Born August 23, 2006

Liang Liang (靓靓, also known as Feng Yi / 凤仪) is a female giant panda born August 23, 2006 at Wolong. One of the eight "Olympic pandas," she was loaned to Malaysia in May 2014 with mate Xing Xing. She set a world record for fastest natural conception outside China, giving birth to three cubs: Nuan Nuan, Yi Yi, and Sheng Yi. She returned to China on May 18, 2025 after 11 years.

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Birth date

August 23, 2006

Birth place

Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base

Current location

China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Status

Alive

Studbook

#641

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Liang Liang (Chinese: 靓靓, meaning “pretty”), also known by her original Chinese name Feng Yi (凤仪), studbook number 641, is a female giant panda born on August 23, 2006 at the Wolong Panda Reserve in Sichuan, China.

Her mother is Fei Fei (妃妃, studbook 432) and her father is Wu Gang (武岗, studbook 502).

Olympic Panda

In 2008, Liang Liang (then known as Feng Yi) and her mate Xing Xing (兴兴, then known as Fu Wa / 福娃) were selected as two of the eight prestigious “Olympic pandas” displayed at Beijing Zoo during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Both were born on the same day — August 23, 2006 — at Wolong.

Journey to Malaysia

On May 21, 2014, Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived in Malaysia on a 10-year conservation loan, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations. They were renamed Liang Liang (靓靓, “pretty”) and Xing Xing (兴兴, “prosperity”).

They resided at the Giant Panda Conservation Centre at Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur, in a specially designed enclosure with climate control to maintain Sichuan-like conditions in tropical Malaysia.

Breeding Success

Liang Liang and Xing Xing achieved a remarkable milestone: they set the world record for fastest natural conception of panda cubs outside China at just two years after arrival — panda reproduction typically takes 8-9 years and often requires artificial insemination.

They had three cubs:

Nuan Nuan (暖暖, born August 18, 2015) — returned to China November 2017
Yi Yi (谊谊, born January 14, 2018) — returned to China August 2023
Sheng Yi (升谊, born May 31, 2021) — returned to China August 2023

Return to China

On May 18, 2025, after 11 years in Malaysia, Liang Liang and Xing Xing departed Zoo Negara for China, marking the end of their stay. A new 10-year agreement was signed in April 2025, and a new panda pair was expected to arrive later in 2025 to continue the conservation program.

Liang Liang now resides at a CCRCGP facility in China, where she enjoys a well-earned retirement.

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2025 (2)

Transfer May 18, 2025

Liang Liang returned to China

Liang Liang departed Zoo Negara after 11 years, returning to China.

Transfer May 18, 2025

Liang Liang Returns to China

Liang Liang departed Malaysia and returned to China after the conclusion of the Sino-Malaysian panda agreement. A farewell ceremony was held at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

2022 (1)

Birth May 31, 2022

Liang Liang Gives Birth to Sheng Yi

Liang Liang gave birth to her third cub Sheng Yi at Zoo Negara, following Yi Yi born in 2018.

2015 (1)

Birth Aug 18, 2015

Liang Liang Gives Birth to Nuan Nuan

Liang Liang gave birth to her first cub Nuan Nuan at Zoo Negara — the first giant panda ever born in Southeast Asia.

2014 (2)

Transfer May 21, 2014

Liang Liang Moves to Malaysia

Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived at Zoo Negara in Malaysia under a 10-year Sino-Malaysian cooperative breeding agreement. She was renamed from Feng Yi to Liang Liang.

Transfer May 21, 2014

Liang Liang transferred to Malaysia

Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived at Zoo Negara, Malaysia on a 10-year conservation loan.

2006 (2)

Birth Aug 23, 2006

Liang Liang born

Liang Liang (Feng Yi) born at Wolong, later became one of the Olympic pandas.

Birth Aug 23, 2006

Birth of Liang Liang

Liang Liang (originally named Feng Yi) was born at CCRCGP. She would later become one of the eight Olympic pandas and move to Malaysia.

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Father Mother Half-siblings (grouped) Children

Hu Chun #794 Kai Kai #690 Mei Qian #631 Wu Jun #689 Wu Wen #884

Fei Yun #774

Liang Liang has 6 half-siblings. The majority share the same father, Wu Gang , indicating a highly prolific paternal lineage.

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Liang Liang (#641)

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Liang Liang returned to China

Liang Liang Returns to China

Liang Liang Gives Birth to Sheng Yi

Liang Liang Gives Birth to Nuan Nuan

Liang Liang Moves to Malaysia

Liang Liang transferred to Malaysia

Liang Liang born

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Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base

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Zoo Negara (National Zoo of Malaysia)

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