Da Mao

Da Mao is a male giant panda born on September 1, 2003 at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. This birth institution is one of the world’s leading specialized facilities for giant panda captive breeding and research, focused on maintaining genetically healthy populations of the species. He is the offspring of Pan Pan and Qing Qing. Both parent giant pandas are registered in the international giant panda studbook, contributing to the managed captive breeding program that supports species recovery efforts. Currently living at Calgary Zoo in Alberta, Canada, he participates in public education programs and cooperative species conservation research. His residence at the institution is part of a long-term international collaborative partnership focused on advancing giant panda conservation science. As a captive-bred giant panda, Da Mao exhibits species-typical foraging behaviors, spending roughly 10 to 12 hours daily consuming bamboo. He is a popular focal animal for wildlife education outreach, helping to build public awareness of giant panda conservation. The giant panda is a globally recognized flagship species for biodiversity protection, and Da Mao’s presence supports continued research into captive giant panda welfare and habitat preservation.