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Meng Meng
萌萌
alive female
Born September 13, 2006
Meng Meng (萌萌, studbook #652) is a female giant panda born September 13, 2006 at Chengdu Base. Known as the "Beijing Zoo Oscar Actress" (北动影后) for her expressive, dramatic personality. She is the mother of the famous Meng Lan (萌兰, "Third Prince"), as well as Meng Bao, Meng Yu, Meng Da, and Meng Er. Transferred from Chengdu to Beijing Zoo, she became one of Beijing's most beloved pandas and the matriarch of a star-studded family.
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September 13, 2006
Birth place
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
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Beijing Zoo
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Meng Meng (萌萌, studbook #652) is a female giant panda born September 13, 2006 at Chengdu Base. Known as the "Beijing Zoo Oscar Actress" (北动影后) for her expressive, dramatic personality. She is the mother of the famous Meng Lan (萌兰, "Third Prince"), as well as Meng Bao, Meng Yu, Meng Da, and Meng Er. Transferred from Chengdu to Beijing Zoo, she became one of Beijing's most beloved pandas and the matriarch of a star-studded family.
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Meng Meng (Chinese: 萌萌, studbook number 652) is a female giant panda born on September 13, 2006 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Nicknamed the “Beijing Zoo Oscar Actress” (北动影后), she is famous for her expressive, spirited, and dramatic personality — she reacts to keepers and situations with theatrical flair that delights visitors.
Family
Meng Meng has produced 5 surviving cubs:
With Mei Lan (美兰, studbook 649):
- Meng Lan (萌兰, #954): The famous “Xizhimen Third Prince”
- Meng Bao (萌宝, #1122): Twin of Meng Yu
- Meng Yu (萌玉, #1123): Twin of Meng Bao
Older half-siblings (with a different father):
- Meng Da (萌大, #894): At Beijing Zoo
- Meng Er (萌二, #1085): At Beijing Zoo
Personality
Meng Meng has boundless energy and a mischievous streak, perfectly complementing the calm, deliberate nature of her mate Mei Lan. This contrast is famously visible in their son Meng Lan, who combines his father’s patience with his mother’s energy.
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