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Shuhin

秋浜

alive male Born September 8, 2003

Shuhin (秋浜, studbook #574) is a male giant panda born on September 8, 2003 at Adventure World, Japan. He and his twin brother Ryu Hin made history as the first giant panda twins naturally nursed by their mother in captivity. Son of Eimei (永明, sb390) and Mei Mei (梅梅, sb408), he returned to China in 2007 and has lived at the Shenzhen Safari Park since 2017, where he is affectionately known as "Uncle Qiu" (秋大爷).

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Birth date

September 8, 2003

Birth place

Adventure World

Current location

Shenzhen Safari Park

Status

Alive

Studbook

#574

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Shuhin (Chinese: 秋浜, also known as Qiubin), studbook number 574, is a male giant panda born on September 8, 2003 at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan. He weighed approximately 190 grams at birth with a body length of 17 cm. His father is Eimei (永明, studbook 384) and his mother is Mei Mei (梅梅, studbook 480).

He and his twin brother Ryu Hin (隆浜, studbook 573) became the first giant panda twins in captivity to be successfully raised through natural nursing by their mother.

Names & Nicknames

秋浜 (Shuhin) — His primary name, using the character for “autumn”
秋大爷 (Uncle Qiu) — Affectionate nickname given by Chinese fans for his calm and gentle demeanor

Life Journey

Early Years in Japan (2003-2007)

Shuhin was born as part of the “Hama Family” (浜家族) lineage at Adventure World. By June 2004, he had grown to 19.35 kg. He lived at Adventure World with his brother until their return to China.

Return to China (2007)

On October 28, 2007, Shuhin and Ryu Hin returned to China together, becoming the first overseas-born twin giant pandas to be repatriated. After a three-month quarantine at the Chengdu Research Base, they were moved to public exhibit on January 29, 2008.

Life at Shenzhen Safari Park (2017-present)

On April 7, 2017, Shuhin was transferred to the Shenzhen Safari Park in Guangdong Province. He lives there alongside the male panda Yuan Zhou (园舟). Since his arrival, the park has held annual birthday celebrations for him every September, with the 9th edition taking place in 2025.

Shuhin is known for his calm and endearing personality. During bamboo shoot season (March to May each year), fresh bamboo shoots are a particular favorite. Japanese fans have continued to visit him in Shenzhen, and he still responds to Japanese language commands.

Offspring

Shuhin has fathered 4 offspring and has 8 grandchildren.

Cultural Impact

Shuhin maintains a dedicated following among Japanese panda enthusiasts. In June 2018, a group of Japanese fans traveled specially to Shenzhen to visit him. The Japan Giant Panda Conservation Association regards him as an important cultural bridge between Japan and China.

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2017 (1)

Transfer Apr 7, 2017

Shuhin transferred to Shenzhen Safari Park

Shuhin was transferred to Shenzhen Safari Park where he continues to reside.

2007 (2)

Transfer Oct 28, 2007

Shuhin returns to China

Shuhin and his twin brother Ryu Hin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.

Transfer Oct 8, 2007

Syu Hin returned to China

Syu Hin and his twin Ryu Hin repatriated to China, arriving at Chengdu Base — the first Adventure World-born pandas to return.

2003 (2)

Birth Sep 8, 2003

Birth of Shuhin

Shuhin was born at Adventure World, Japan, as the first naturally nursed twin panda cub along with his brother Ryu Hin.

Birth Sep 8, 2003

Syu Hin born

Syu Hin and his twin brother Ryu Hin born at Adventure World, Japan — the first panda twins successfully nursed by their mother.

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Father Mother Full siblings Half-siblings (grouped) Children

Full siblings 5 same father & mother

Ai Hin #663 Kou Hin #598 Ming Hin #662 Ryu Hin #573 Yu Hin #540

Fu Hu #753 Fuhin #1138 Kai Hin #782 Mei Hin #737 Saihin #1154 Sakura Hin #944 Tou Hin #945 Xing Guang #1243 Yong Hin #738 You Hin #776 You Hin #783 You Hin #832 Yui Hin #1047

Qi Yuan #491 Qi Zhen #490 Rau Hin #515

Shuhin has 5 full siblings and 16 half-siblings. The majority share the same father, Ei Mei , indicating a highly prolific paternal lineage.

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Shuhin

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Quick facts

Life story

Basic Profile

Names & Nicknames

Life Journey

Early Years in Japan (2003-2007)

Return to China (2007)

Life at Shenzhen Safari Park (2017-present)

Offspring

Cultural Impact

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Shuhin transferred to Shenzhen Safari Park

Shuhin returns to China

Syu Hin returned to China

Birth of Shuhin

Syu Hin born

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Adventure World

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