Xiang Xiang
祥祥
25 years old
Wild (Sichuan)
Xiang Xiang (祥祥, studbook #531) was the world's first captive-born giant panda released into the wild. Born August 25, 2...
rewilding pioneer wolong
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Fu Ni transferred to melbourne_zoo
Fu Ni moved to melbourne_zoo.
Location: Melbourne Zoo
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Xiang Xiang and Fu Fu Born at Wolong
Twin brothers Xiang Xiang (祥祥) and Fu Fu (福福) were born at Wolong to mother Quan Quan. They would later become a landmark "twin study" — one rewilded, one kept in captivity.
Aug 25 • birth
Xiang Xiang Found Dead After Territorial Fight
Xiang Xiang's body was found at the base of a cliff in Wolong. Autopsy confirmed he died from injuries sustained in a fight with wild pandas. His sacrifice reshaped China's rewilding strategy.
Feb 19 • death
Xiang Xiang Released into the Wild
Xiang Xiang became the first captive-born giant panda ever released into the wild. He ran from his enclosure into Wolong's Wuyipeng forest without looking back, watched by scientists and reporters from around the world.
Apr 28 • conservation
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