Yuan Xiao

Yuan Xiao is a male giant panda born on 2012-07-28 at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, with the species studbook number 801. He has remained in healthy condition since birth, per official breeding records from his birth institution. He is the offspring of Lu Lu and Yong Ba, both giant pandas part of the managed captive breeding population overseen by the Chinese conservation authority. His lineage is formally documented in the global giant panda studbook to support genetic diversity management efforts. Currently living at Everland Resort (Panda World), he participates in the international giant panda cooperative breeding and public education program between China and the Republic of Korea. He was transferred to this location on July 28, 2013, shortly after his first birthday. Yuan Xiao displays typical giant panda foraging behaviors, spending an average of 12 hours per day consuming bamboo and prepared panda biscuits. His public presence at Everland Resort drives visitor awareness of giant panda habitat loss in Sichuan, China, and supports funding for in-situ conservation projects in the species’ native range.