Cheng Xiao

Cheng Xiao is a female giant panda born on 2011-08-15 at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. She is registered under studbook number 812 in the global giant panda studbook system, and she remains alive as of 2024. This giant panda has adapted well to conditions at her native facility, with consistent recorded health checks from base veterinarians. She is the offspring of Cheng Ji and Xiao Yatou. Both of her parents are captive-bred giant pandas that resided permanently at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding during her conception and birth. Her lineage traces back to wild giant pandas captured for conservation breeding programs in Sichuan in the late 20th century. Currently living at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, he/she participates in the base’s public education and captive breeding conservation programs. The facility is a leading non-profit research and conservation organization focused on giant panda protection, public outreach, and habitat preservation efforts across Sichuan. As a high-visibility captive giant panda, Cheng Xiao has a calm, curious demeanor that makes her popular with visitors. She frequently appears in official base social media content, introducing global audiences to giant panda ecology. Her participation in breeding programs supports genetic diversity objectives for the captive giant panda population, which contributes to long-term species recovery efforts.