 Xiang Xiang at Ya'an Panda Base | |
| Chinese | 香香 |
|---|---|
| Born | (2017-06-12) June 12, 2017 (age 7) Ueno Zoo, Japan |
| Parent | Shin Shin and Ri Ri |
Xiang Xiang (Chinese: 香香) is a female giant panda born on June 12, 2017 through natural mating in the Ueno Zoo in Japan. Her father is Ri Ri and mother is Shin Shin.
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.
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.
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.
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