Yi Yi

Yi Yi is a female giant panda born on 2023-07-20 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. She is listed as studbook number 1403 in the global giant panda breeding registry maintained by Chinese conservation authorities. She is the offspring of Xiao Qiao (studbook 1145) and Cheng Cheng (studbook 1035), both adult giant pandas resident at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Her birth followed planned breeding protocols developed to support genetic diversity in the captive giant panda population. Currently living at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, she participates in the base’s captive breeding and public education programs. The base monitors her growth and development to collect data that informs giant panda husbandry practices across all captive facilities in China. As a young giant panda, Yi Yi displays typical juvenile traits including frequent climbing of wooden structures and playful interactions with enrichment toys. She is a popular attraction for domestic and international visitors to the Chengdu base, and her birth contributes to the long-term genetic stability of the captive giant panda population, which supports ongoing reintroduction efforts for the vulnerable species.