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荣荣
Rong Rong (荣荣), formerly known as Jin Xiao Qi (锦小七, "Little Seven of the Golden Series"), is a male giant panda born on July 27, 2022, at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center in Shaanxi Province, China. He is the son of Qi Zai (七仔, #802), the world's only known captive brown-and-white giant panda, and Jin Xin (锦心), a female giant panda. In October 2023, Peihua Group (沛华集团) announced lifetime adoption of Rong Rong at the Qinling Sibao Science Park, officially renaming him "Rong Rong" (荣荣, meaning "Glory"). He celebrated his 2nd birthday on July 27, 2024, with a flower and fruit birthday cake prepared by the conservation team. Like his half-brother Ba Zai, Rong Rong was born with the typical black-and-white coloring of most giant pandas, not inheriting his father's distinctive brown-and-white coat. However, as a carrier of the recessive Bace2 gene mutation, Rong Rong carries the genetic potential for producing brown-coated offspring in future generations.
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Birth Date
July 27, 2022
Weight
Unknown
Location
qinling_panda_research_center
Status
alive
Studbook
Unassigned
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Rong Rong (荣荣), whose former name was "Jin Xiao Qi" (锦小七, meaning "Little Seven of the Golden Series"), is a male giant panda born on July 27, 2022, at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center in Shaanxi Province. He is the son of the world's only captive brown-and-white giant panda, Qi Zai (七仔, #802).
Rong Rong was originally named "Jin Xiao Qi" (锦小七), with the "Jin" (锦) referring to his mother Jin Xin (锦心), and "Xiao Qi" (小七) referencing his father Qi Zai (七仔, "Number Seven").
On October 29, 2023, during a special adoption ceremony at the Qinling Sibao Science Park, Peihua Group (沛华集团) announced the lifetime adoption of Rong Rong. At this ceremony, he was officially renamed "Rong Rong" (荣荣, meaning "Glory" or "Honor"), symbolizing his status as a precious national treasure.
The ceremony, themed "Qin Pei同行 与有荣焉" (Traveling Together with Qin and Pei, Sharing the Honor), celebrated the partnership between Peihua Group and the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center.
Rong Rong shares the same mother, Jin Xin, with:
Rong Rong shares the same father, Qi Zai, with:
According to research published in 2024, Rong Rong carries the recessive Bace2 gene mutation that causes brown-and-white coloring in giant pandas. While he himself displays the typical black-and-white coat, this genetic trait can be passed to his offspring, making him valuable for future breeding programs and conservation genetics research.
On October 29, 2023, Peihua Transport International Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. (沛华运通国际物流（中国）有限公司) announced a lifetime adoption of Rong Rong at the Qinling Sibao Science Park.
The adoption ceremony featured:
At the time of adoption:
| Date | Age | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 15 months | 40.6 kg | At adoption |
| July 2024 | 2 years | — | Birthday celebration |
Rong Rong displays the typical black-and-white coloring of giant pandas, with:
Rong Rong celebrated his 2nd birthday at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center. The celebration featured:
Birthday "Cake" The conservation team prepared a special birthday cake consisting of:
Special Guest The birthday celebration was shared with another panda, as the team invited Ai Bang Zai (爱浜仔), one of Rong Rong's panda friends, to join the festivities and celebrate together.
According to caretakers at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center, Rong Rong is known for his:
Rong Rong currently resides at the Qinling Sibao Science Park (秦岭四宝科学公园) in Yangxian County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province. He continues to grow and thrive under the care of the conservation team, with ongoing support from his Peihua Group adoption.
As another offspring of the genetically significant Qi Zai, Rong Rong contributes to:
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