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Mei Xing Second

美星

Mei Xing Second is a female giant panda born on 2023-10-05 at Shanghai Zoo. She is registered under studbook number 1379 in the global giant panda breeding registry, and remains in good health as of the latest monitoring reports. She is the offspring of Xing Ye and Mei Lun, both captive-bred giant pandas housed at Shanghai Zoo. Both parents have previously produced multiple healthy cubs as part of the institution's coordinated breeding program. Currently living at Shanghai Zoo, he/she participates in the China Giant Panda Conservation and Breeding Program, a collaborative initiative managed by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China and the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. The program focuses on maintaining genetic diversity for the captive giant panda population. As a young captive giant panda, Mei Xing Second draws regular public attention to giant panda conservation efforts at Shanghai Zoo. Her playful, curious behavior aligns with typical juvenile giant panda traits, making her a popular educational example for visitors learning about the species' recovery from endangered status. She contributes to public outreach that supports long-term wild giant panda habitat protection.