2007 in Panda History

Quan Quan was named through a public contest with over 1,000 submissions, chosen as "泉泉" to honor her new home in Jinan, the "City of Springs."

Mei Sheng returned to China from San Diego Zoo, arriving at Wolong Hetaoping Base.

Xiang Bing was adopted by Microsoft Corporation and named "Unlimited Potential" (Qian Qian).

Ryu Hin and his twin brother Shuhin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.

Shuhin and his twin brother Ryu Hin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.

Syu Hin and his twin Ryu Hin repatriated to China, arriving at Chengdu Base — the first Adventure World-born pandas to return.

Xin Ni'er was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, mother of Korea's Ai Bao.

Kai Kai was born at CCRCGP, twin of Wu Jun and later moved to Singapore.

Wu Jun was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later becoming a movie star.

Wu Jie (later known as Kai Kai in Singapore) born at Wolong Breeding Center.

Bing Xing moved to madrid_zoo.

Hua Zui Ba moved to Madrid Zoo with Bing Xing.

Hua Zui Ba and Bing Xing arrived at Madrid Zoo, starting the China-Spain panda program.

Shan Shan moved to chengdu_base.

Qing Feng was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Long Xin.

Shui Ling was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, twin of Qing Feng.

Fu Long was born at Schonbrunn Zoo, the first naturally conceived panda in Europe in 25 years.

Ke Lin was born at the Chengdu Research Base. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch's panda) and Jiao Zi (first socially adopted panda), she carried a prestigious lineage.

Xing Ya was born at Chengdu Base, part of the first artificially-bred twin pair.

Jin Yi was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, twin of Jin Xin, daughter of Jin Zhu. She would become a "National Day Panda" at Beijing Zoo in 2009.

Zhen Zhen was born at San Diego Zoo, named by US public vote.

Mei Qing was born at chengdu_base.

Long Sheng arrived at Guangzhou Zoo, where he would spend the next six years and celebrate his 10th birthday with a cake and basketball.

Peng Peng moved to Shanghai Zoo to participate in Special Olympics and 2010 World Expo promotional activities.

Hua Ao born at CCRCGP Wolong, twin of Hua Long, son of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.

Hua Long born at CCRCGP Wolong, twin of Hua Ao, son of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.

Ji Li was born at chengdu_base.

Si Xue moved to chengdu_base.

Shu Lin was born at Chengdu Base, brother of Macau's Shu Rong.

Shu Rong was born at Chengdu Research Base, one of the "Shu" family line, weighing a healthy birth weight.

Xiang Bing was born at Chengdu Research Base, the first panda cub born there in 2007.

Liang Liang moved to Chongqing Zoo where he continues to reside.

Wu Yi made his public debut at Chengdu Base on his namesake day "五一," weighing 17 kg — a 30-fold increase from his 51-gram birth weight.

Le Le arrived at Ocean Park Hong Kong.

Yan Yan died of gastric failure at Zoo Berlin at approximately 22 years of age.

Xiang Xiang's body was found at the base of a cliff in Wolong. Autopsy confirmed he died from injuries sustained in a fight with wild pandas. His sacrifice reshaped China's rewilding strategy.

Yi Bao was officially named at the 2007 Wolong naming ceremony for 18 rescued cubs, weighing 7.6 kg at the time.

Ai Hin received her name through a public contest with 7,168 entries. Her name "爱浜" means "loved by all," reflecting the hope that she would grow strong and be cherished.

A Bao was born wild in Taibai County, rescued in 2008.