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Qi Zhen

奇珍

alive female Born September 13, 2021

Qi Zhen (奇珍), adopted name "Mao Xiao Yu" (猫晓域), is a female giant panda born September 13, 2021 at Chongqing Zoo. Twin of Qi Bao, daughter of Hao Qi (好奇) — named by Nobel laureate Samuel Ting. She and her brother were named at their 100-day celebration and later adopted by Kaiyu Group in 2022. In February 2024, she sustained a leg injury that required veterinary treatment but was confirmed to have no fractures.

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Birth date

September 13, 2021

Birth place

Chongqing Zoo

Current location

Chongqing Zoo

Status

Alive

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Qi Zhen (奇珍), adopted name "Mao Xiao Yu" (猫晓域), is a female giant panda born September 13, 2021 at Chongqing Zoo. Twin of Qi Bao, daughter of Hao Qi (好奇) — named by Nobel laureate Samuel Ting. She and her brother were named at their 100-day celebration and later adopted by Kaiyu Group in 2022. In February 2024, she sustained a leg injury that required veterinary treatment but was confirmed to have no fractures.

Basic Profile

Qi Zhen (Chinese: 奇珍, adopted name Mao Xiao Yu/猫晓域) is a female giant panda born on September 13, 2021 at Chongqing Zoo.

Her mother is Hao Qi (好奇, studbook 896) — the female panda named by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Samuel C.C. Ting. Her father is Lu Lin (芦林). Her twin brother is Qi Bao (奇宝/Xiong Xiao Kai), and she has a younger sister Qi Ying (奇颖).


Naming and Adoption

On December 21, 2021, at their 100-day celebration, the twins were officially named “Qi Zhen” and “Qi Bao.”

On November 1, 2022, Kaiyu Group (开域集团) lifelong adopted both twins. Qi Zhen was renamed “Mao Xiao Yu” (猫晓域), symbolizing a pioneering spirit.


2024 Leg Injury

On February 9, 2024, Qi Zhen sustained a leg injury. Veterinary experts conducted a thorough examination and confirmed no fractures and no life-threatening condition. Further diagnostic treatment was scheduled for February 20, 2024. She was reported to be recovering well under professional care.

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Family tree of Qi Zhen Parents Self Father unknown Hao Qi #896 · Mother Qi Zhen 奇珍 # ♀ 1 half-siblings 0 paternal · 1 maternal — see Siblings tab
Mother Half-siblings (grouped)
Qi Zhen has 1 half-sibling. The majority share the same mother, Hao Qi .

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