Xiang Xiang (giant panda, born 2017)
 Xiang Xiang at Ya'an Panda Base | |
| Chinese | 香香 |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 2017 Ueno Zoo, Japan |
| Parent | Shin Shin and Ri Ri[1] |
Xiang Xiang (Chinese: 香香) is a female giant panda[2] born on June 12, 2017[3] through natural mating[4] in the Ueno Zoo in Japan.[5] Her father is Ri Ri and mother is Shin Shin. [6]
On September 20, 2017, the physical examination of "Xiang Xiang" showed that she was growing well, weighing 6 kg and measuring 65 cm in length.[7]
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on March 26, 2021, that the return of the 3-year-old Xiang Xiang to China has been postponed from May 31 to December 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was returned to China on February 21, 2023.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Japan panda: Possible pregnancy bumps restaurant stock price". BBC News. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Panda fans can see Xiang Xiang online before her return to China". The Japan Times. Oct 28, 2020.
- ^ "Giant panda Xiang Xiang turns 3 at Tokyo zoo". Xinhua News Agency. 2020-06-12. Archived from the original on June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Giant panda cub Xiang Xiang turns 1 year old at Tokyo zoo". The Japan Times. Jun 12, 2018.
- ^ "Baby panda makes press debut at Japan zoo". Arab News. Dec 18, 2017.
- ^ Julian Ryall (Dec 11, 2020). "Panda diplomacy: tears of joy as China extends Xiang Xiang's stay in Japan". South China Morning Post.
- ^ "Baby panda in Japan has a name". Xinhua News Agency. 2017-09-27. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Return of Japan-born giant panda "Xiang Xiang" to China postponed again". Xinhua News Agency. Mar 26, 2021.
