Cheng Lang

Cheng Lang is a female giant panda born on 2019-06-11 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. She is registered under studbook number 1176 in the global giant panda breeding registry. Her birth was documented as part of the base’s long-term captive breeding program for the vulnerable species. She is the offspring of Cheng Ba (studbook 649) and Cheng Cheng (studbook 522). Both of her parents are captive-bred giant pandas residing permanently at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Her lineage is part of the base’s managed breeding network that supports genetic diversity for the species. Currently living at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, she participates in public education and captive giant panda conservation research programs. Base researchers regularly monitor her behavior, social interactions, and health to expand scientific understanding of the species. As a popular captive giant panda, Cheng Lang displays typical species traits including daily foraging for bamboo and climbing low tree branches. She draws regular public visitors to the Chengdu base, supporting public awareness of giant panda conservation. Her presence contributes to the success of China’s captive breeding program, which has supported the reclassification of giant pandas from Endangered to Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.