Xiang Xiang

Xiang Xiang is a female giant panda born on 2017-06-12 at Ueno Zoo. Her studbook number is 1084, and she is confirmed to be alive as of the latest official tracking records. She was the first giant panda cub born at Ueno Zoo in 29 years, drawing widespread public attention in Japan shortly after her birth. She is the offspring of Ri Ri and Shin Shin. Both of her parents were on long-term loan from China to Ueno Zoo, and they hold registered studbook numbers 608 and 607 respectively within the global coordinated giant panda breeding program. Currently living at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong, Sichuan, she participates in the center’s coordinated conservation breeding program for the species. The center manages the world’s largest captive giant panda population, and integrates research, breeding, and habitat reintroduction preparation for endangered giant pandas. As a giant panda born and raised in Japan before repatriation to China, Xiang Xiang holds high public profile in both countries, drawing regular visitor interest. She displays typical giant panda foraging behaviors, prioritizing bamboo consumption, and contributes to the genetic diversity of the captive giant panda population, supporting global efforts to conserve this vulnerable species.