An An
安安
7 years old
ocean_park_hk
An An (安安, studbook #1183) is a male giant panda born on June 28, 2019 at the Wolong Shenshuping Base. Son of Lin Bing, ...
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Lin Bing
林冰
alive female
Born May 27, 2009
Lin Bing (林冰, studbook #740) is a female giant panda born May 27, 2009 at Chiang Mai Zoo — the first giant panda born in Thailand. Daughter of Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui, her birth sparked a national frenzy: 22 million Thais participated in naming, and a TV channel broadcast her 24/7. She understood commands in Chinese, English, and Thai. After returning to China in 2013 aboard a fan-chartered flight, she became a prolific mother with 7 cubs in 5 years.
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Birth date
May 27, 2009
Birth place
Chiang Mai Zoo
Current location
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Status
Alive
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Lin Bing (林冰, studbook #740) is a female giant panda born May 27, 2009 at Chiang Mai Zoo — the first giant panda born in Thailand. Daughter of Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui, her birth sparked a national frenzy: 22 million Thais participated in naming, and a TV channel broadcast her 24/7. She understood commands in Chinese, English, and Thai. After returning to China in 2013 aboard a fan-chartered flight, she became a prolific mother with 7 cubs in 5 years.
Basic Profile
Lin Bing (Chinese: 林冰, studbook number 740) is a female giant panda born on May 27, 2009 at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand — the first giant panda ever born in Thailand and all of Southeast Asia.
Her father is Chuang Chuang (创创, studbook 510) and her mother is Lin Hui (林惠, studbook 539), both gifted to Thailand in 2003 as part of a Sino-Thai conservation partnership.
Life in Thailand: A National Sensation
From the moment of her birth, Lin Bing became a cultural phenomenon:
- Naming contest: Over 22 million Thai people participated in choosing her name
- 24/7 TV channel: Thai national television launched a dedicated 24-hour channel broadcasting her every move
- Trilingual: She was trained with commands in Chinese, English, and Thai
- Royal attention: Her birth was celebrated nationwide
Return to China (2013)
Originally scheduled to return in 2011, her stay was extended when Thai authorities demonstrated excellent care. On September 28, 2013, she returned to China — hundreds of fans chartered a plane to accompany her on the flight.
Prolific Motherhood
Lin Bing gave birth to 7 cubs in 5 years:
| Year | Cubs | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wen Hui (文惠, female twins) | First birth, already twins |
| 2017 | Hai Hai (海海) & Lao Lao (捞捞) | First cubs at rebuilt Shenshuping |
| 2019 | An An (安安, #1183) | Later gifted to Hong Kong |
| 2020 | Wu Lin (武林) & Du Du (嘟嘟) | Twin males |
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Described as lively and mischievous, she takes after her father Chuang Chuang. She reportedly now responds to Sichuan dialect.
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