2015 in Panda History

Yuan Run was transferred to the Dujiangyan Breeding and Wild Research Center, where she lived with siblings Ao Li Ao and Miao Miao, often playing in mud.

Tao Bin moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.

After nearly 6 years in Macau, Kai Kai returned to Chengdu Base to participate in the national breeding program, with a warm farewell from Macau.

Hua Jiao became the fifth captive-born panda and second female released into the wild. She disappeared into the bamboo forest at Mama Di release point within 15 seconds.

Jia Pan Pan was born at toronto_zoo.

Jia Panpan was born at toronto_zoo.

Jia Yueyue was born at toronto_zoo.

Zhi Chun and Di Di moved to Anyang People's Park for a three-year exhibition.

Bei Bei named by Peng Liyuan and Michelle Obama.

Lumi moved to ahtari_zoo.

Qing Xiao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Qing Da. His heart-shaped ears and worried face made him an internet star and UNDP ambassador.

Liang Liang moved to malaysia_zoo.

Ya Jun was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, sister of San Diego's Xin Bao.

A Jie was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base. She became the "Big Sister" of the Gengda Mountain Gang, known for her fighting skills and big appetite.

Jin Bao Bao moved to chengdu_base.

Ya Er moved to jinan_zoo.

Bei Bei was born at smithsonian_national_zoo.

Yi Yun was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base to Fei Fei at age 20 — the oldest panda mother of twins on record. Yi Yun's twin sibling did not survive.

Mei Xiang gave birth to Bei Bei, her third surviving cub.

Xue Du was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Xue Qiu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Nuan Nuan was born at malaysia_zoo.

Liang Liang gave birth to her first cub Nuan Nuan at Zoo Negara — the first giant panda ever born in Southeast Asia.

Jia Mei was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, daughter of Jin Xin and mother of Smithsonian's Qing Bao.

Xue Xue moved to wild.

Mu Jie was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Yue Yue was born at Chimelong Safari Park, the fifth panda cub born there.

Da Ni was born at Chengdu Base, nicknamed "Determined Salamander" for her unusual crawling.

Zhen Duo moved to kunming_zoo.

Si Nian was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Si Yun Yun, half-brother of He Hua. Known for his pink "lipstick" spot on his lower lip.

Si Yun Yun was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Si Nian, half-brother of He Hua. Moved to Xiamen in 2018.

Ba Xi (八喜, sb956) was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Xi Mei (喜妹, sb511) and father Lu Lu (芦芦, sb503). He is a half-brother of the famous rewilded panda Tao Tao (淘淘).

Ke Da was born at chengdu_base.

Mao Sun moved to copenhagen_zoo.

Mao Zhu moved to kunming_zoo.

Cheng Jiu moved to hangzhou_zoo.

Shuang Hao moved to hangzhou_zoo.

Le Pao was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Ying Xue was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, daughter of Si Xue and Bai Yang. She was selected for the rewilding program from birth.

Pyry moved to ahtari_zoo.

Ai Lan was born at chengdu_base.

Meng Lan was born at chengdu_base.

Bai Xue passed away at the research center at approximately age 27.

Ya Xing was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base to mother Qian Qian.

Hua Bao was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base as one of twin males — Jin Ke's first offspring at age 6, weighing 152 grams.

Ya Xing was transferred to Dujiangyan Panda Valley along with her twins Xing Yu and Xing Yuan for wild training, spending two years learning survival skills before returning to Chengdu Base in 2017.

Olympia was born at Chengdu Base, later named by IOC President Thomas Bach.

Ke Lin gave birth to the first panda twins of 2015 — Olympia and Fuwa. IOC President Thomas Bach personally named them, selecting "Olympia" and "Fuwa" from over 3,000 submissions.

Dian Dian was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Shu Rong arrived in Macau aboard Air China flight CA649 with Ya Lin, beginning a new chapter as Macau's beloved "Xin Xin."

Ya Lin and Shu Rong arrived in Macau as a gift for the 15th anniversary of Macau's return.

Yun Zi was transferred to Shijiazhuang Zoo in Hebei Province, where he became a beloved local attraction weighing 105 kg.

Shu Rong was selected from 55 candidates to be gifted to Macau alongside Ya Lin, for the 15th anniversary of Macau's return to China.