Panda archive

Yu Bei

渝贝

Yu Bei is a female giant panda born on 2017-07-12 at Chongqing Zoo. She is registered under studbook number 1268 in the global giant panda breeding registry, and remains in good health as of 2024. Her physical attributes align with typical giant panda traits, including a characteristic black-and-white pelage and a diet primarily composed of bamboo. She is the offspring of Lu Lu and Ya Ya, both captive-bred giant pandas held at Chinese breeding facilities. Her lineage is fully documented in the China National Giant Panda Studbook, which tracks genetic relationships for coordinated captive management. Her birth marked a successful captive breeding outcome for Chongqing Zoo’s breeding program. Currently living at Chongqing Zoo, she participates in the public education and captive breeding initiatives coordinated by the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The facility maintains her enclosure to support natural foraging and resting behaviors, while allowing visitors to observe giant panda biology and behavior in a controlled setting. As a locally popular giant panda at one of Southwest China’s oldest zoos, Yu Bei draws consistent public visitor engagement that supports broader conservation outreach. Her calm, curious demeanor makes her a frequent subject of local media coverage, which raises public awareness of giant panda conservation progress. Her presence contributes to the genetic diversity of the captive giant panda population, supporting the long-term goals of the species’ conservation program.