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Kang Kang

Studbook #122 康康
deceased male Generation 100

Kang Kang (康康, studbook #122) was a male giant panda discovered in the wild of Baoxing, Sichuan in February 1972 and gifted to Japan as a symbol of normalized Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations. He arrived at Ueno Zoo on October 28, 1972 together with female Lan Lan (兰兰), sparking a nationwide "panda fever." He lived at Ueno Zoo until his death on June 30, 1980. His taxidermy specimen is preserved at Tama Zoological Park.

Identity Information

Core Identifiers

  • Studbook Number #122
  • Entity ID panda:122
  • Generation 100 (100–199)
  • Slug kang-kang-122

Family Connections

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  • Children 0

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