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Xue Xue
雪雪
alive female
Born January 1, 1988
Xue Xue (雪雪, studbook #444) is a wild-born female giant panda from Baoxing, Sichuan — and the mother of Mei Xiang (美香), the famous Smithsonian panda. At approximately 38 years old, she is one of the oldest living pandas in the world, having achieved "四世同堂" (four generations living together). Her daughter Lou Sheng was the first artificially-bred panda in Shaanxi.
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Birth date
January 1, 1988
Birth place
Wild Habitat (Minshan/Qionglai)
Current location
Qinling Four Rare Animals Science Park
Status
Alive
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Xue Xue (雪雪, studbook #444) is a wild-born female giant panda from Baoxing, Sichuan — and the mother of Mei Xiang (美香), the famous Smithsonian panda. At approximately 38 years old, she is one of the oldest living pandas in the world, having achieved "四世同堂" (four generations living together). Her daughter Lou Sheng was the first artificially-bred panda in Shaanxi.
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Xue Xue (Chinese: 雪雪, “Snow Snow”), studbook number 444, is a wild-born female giant panda discovered in Baoxing County, Sichuan in approximately 1988. She was transferred to the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas in March 1996.
In October 2002, she was moved to the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Research Center (Louguantai), where she has lived ever since. She is currently housed at the Qinling Panda Research Center.
The 38-Year-Old Matriarch
At approximately 38 years old (as of 2026), Xue Xue is one of the oldest living giant pandas in the world. She receives specialized geriatric care — her diet is adjusted based on her weight, appetite, and activity levels. Keepers monitor her daily.
Offspring
Xue Xue has given birth to 6 litters with 9 cubs, of which 4 survived to adulthood:
| Name | Studbook | Gender | Birth | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Xiang (美香) | 473 | Female | 1998-07-22 | Smithsonian National Zoo, 2000-2023 |
| Peng Peng (鹏鹏) | 492 | Male | 1999-09-05 | Died 2017 from encephalitis |
| Lou Sheng (楼生) | 562 | Female | 2003-08-02 | First AI-bred panda in Shaanxi |
| Xin Xin (欣欣) | 603 | Female | 2005-08-06 | Died 2015 |
Mei Xiang
Xue Xue’s most famous daughter, Mei Xiang (studbook 473) , lived at the Smithsonian National Zoo from 2000 to 2023, giving birth to Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei Bei, and Xiao Qi Ji. She returned to China in November 2023.
Four Generations
Xue Xue’s daughter Lou Sheng (楼生) gave birth to Yong Yong (永永) , who in turn gave birth in 2020, creating a four-generation living lineage (四世同堂) — a milestone for the Qinling captive breeding program.
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Xi'an, China
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