2012 in Panda History

Ai Hin and her twin brother Ming Hin returned to China, settling at Chengdu Research Base.

Ming Hin returned to China alongside his twin sister Ai Hin, settling at the Chengdu Research Base after six years at Adventure World.

Po was born at Atlanta Zoo.

Xiao Liwu received his name at a naming ceremony, chosen from 7,000 suggestions.

Tao Tao became the second captive-born panda released into the wild, and the first using the mother-rearing method. State Forestry Administrator Zhao Shucong opened the cage at 10:13 AM.

Li Li was transferred to Hangzhou Wildlife World.

Cheng Shuang was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Cheng Dui. Part of the legendary "Sun Nursery F4" whose Spring Festival appearance on CCTV News became iconic.

Jia Jia arrived in Singapore aboard a Singapore Airlines Cargo 747 freighter, joining Kai Kai at the newly built 43-million-RMB panda house at River Wonders.

Kai Kai (Wu Jie) arrived at Mandai River Wonders, Singapore alongside Jia Jia.

Miao Miao was born at chengdu_base.

Ke Jiu was born at chengdu_base.

Yuan Run was born at 5:10 AM weighing 137g. Her birth was broadcast live on CCTV News, documenting the entire process from courtship to delivery.

Bao Bao, Germany's first giant panda, died at age 34 after 32 years at Berlin Zoo.

Xue Xue (雪雪, sb850) was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Si Xue (思雪, sb625) and father Lu Lu (芦芦, sb503). She was the fourth panda selected for the second-phase rewilding program.

Jiao Na was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Xiao Qiao was born at Chengdu Base, named after the Three Kingdoms beauty. She was the first female cub born at the base in 2012.

You Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, known for her long, elegant limbs.

Jin Yi moved to dalian_zoo.

Cang Cang was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Xiao Liwu was born at san_diego_zoo.

Ao Li Ge was born at chengdu_base.

Shui Lan was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Xin Yuan was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, twin sister of Yuan Xin (Le Bao). Daughter of the "Genius Panda Mother" Long Xin, she was selected for wild training from birth.

Jia Jia born at CCRCGP, daughter of Hua Mei, her fifth cub.

Fu Fu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Xin Xin was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Zhu Zhu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Wen Wen was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Shin Shin gave birth to a male cub on July 5, 2012 — Ueno's first panda birth in 24 years — but the cub died on July 11 from aspiration pneumonia after being unable to nurse properly. The loss triggered mourning across Japan.

Shan Shan was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

After a public naming contest co-hosted by Chongqing Zoo and Chongqing Morning Post, the name "Mang Zi" was chosen from 10 candidates. A naming ceremony was held at the zoo's panda hall.