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1938 in Panda History

Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 1938. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.

📅 2 events
🐼 Year 1938

All Events in 1938

2 events
24
Dec

Ming Arrives at London Zoo

Ming (then called Baby) arrived at London Zoo on Christmas Eve along with four other pandas after a perilous journey from China.

Related pandas: Ming
1
Apr

Su Lin (1936) dies

death

Su Lin, the first giant panda brought to the United States, died from pneumonia caused by a swallowed stick. She was later found to be male upon necropsy.

Related pandas: Su Lin

Quick Stats for 1938

2
Total Events
2
Unique Pandas
1
Unique Locations

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About 1938 in Panda History

The year 1938 represents an important chapter in panda conservation and history. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas during this period, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.

Event Distribution

  • • Total events: 2
  • • Birth announcements: 0
  • • Transfer events: 1
  • • Conservation activities: 0

Data Coverage

  • • Locations: 1
  • • Pandas mentioned: 2
  • • Sources: Official records & verified reports

Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 13, 2026