2022 in Panda History

A routine health check revealed that Fan Xing, initially believed to be male, was actually female — making international headlines as keepers had cared for her for over two years under the wrong assumption.

Yun Hua was born at henan_zhuhai.

Fu Wan was publicly introduced as one of 15 "Class of 2022" cubs at the Chengdu Research Base. Her name — Fu Wan (福菀) — was announced alongside her cohort.

Jia Pan Pan moved to Chengdu Zoo to participate in public education programs.

After a series of 7 seizures over two days, Tuan Tuan was euthanized under anesthesia. Necropsy confirmed gemistocytic astrocytoma — a primary malignant brain tumor.

Jing Jing debuted to the public in Qatar.

Hua Yun Second was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Xing Yun Third was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Feng Yun was born at wild_fuping.

Yun Yun Second was born at wild_fuping.

A second MRI revealed an expanding lesion in Tuan Tuan's brain, with malignant tumor highly suspected. Mainland Chinese experts arrived on November 1 and agreed on palliative care.

Jing Jing arrived in Qatar with Si Hai.

Si Hai arrived in Qatar.

Hua Yun was born at henan_zhuhai.

On National Day 2022, Ai Hin gave birth to a 200g cub at the Qinling Panda Research Center. The cub grew strong under her attentive care, reaching 4.3kg within weeks.

Hua Xing Second was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Xing Xing Fourth was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Feng Xing was born at wild_fuping.

Yun Xing Second was born at wild_fuping.

Hua Xing was born at henan_zhuhai.

Yun Xing was born at henan_zhuhai.

Feng Ning was born at wild_fuping.

Yun Ning Second was born at wild_fuping.

Fu Ru was born at the Moon Delivery Room as the healthy twin of Fu Wan, to mother Fu Lu. She was a member of the Ying Ying family.

Fu Wan was born at the Chengdu Research Base to mother Fu Lu. She was later diagnosed with a congenital spinal condition causing hind limb paralysis.

Xiao Ning was born at nanjing_zoo.

Yue Ning was born at nanjing_zoo.

Le Le moved to Foping Panda Conservation and Breeding Research Base.

Pei Pei was born at Qinling Panda Research Center, known for his big ears and dancing.

After a 155-day gestation, Qin Qin gave birth to a male-female twin pair — Pei Pei (沛沛, 1298) and Shu Bao (树宝, 1299) — both of whom grew into healthy, celebrated cubs.

Guangzhou Zoo invited students from Guangzhou Zhongxing Primary School to join Ya Yi and Xing Yi's 9th birthday celebration, preparing special enrichment treats.

An Bao was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base, later became the first panda to receive brain shunt surgery.

Zhong Zhong was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base, twin sister of An Bao.

Le Le moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.

Dong Dong was born at shanghai_zoo.

Xiao Mei was born at shanghai_zoo.

Huan Huan Jr. moved to madrid_zoo.

Li Li moved to madrid_zoo.

Qin Feng was born at qinling_park.

Qin Yue was born at qinling_park.

Hua Ning Second was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Xing Ning Second was born at guangzhou_chimelong.

Xing Guang Second was born at dalian_zoo.

Yu Ai was born at Chongqing Zoo, daughter of Canada's Er Shun.

Yu Ke was born at Chongqing Zoo, twin brother of Yu Ai and son of Canada's Er Shun.

An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, was euthanized at Ocean Park Hong Kong at age 35.

Jin Xiao Wen was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Jin Xiao Wu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Wen Jing was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Wen Li.

Zhen Zhen Jr. was born at nanjing_zoo.

Chao Chao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Nao Nao.

Nao Nao was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Er Qiao.

Ai Lin was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Ai Li.

Ai Si was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ai Li.

Bei Chen was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Bei Xia.

Bei Xia was born at Chengdu Base, the "one-armed panda" who overcame adversity.

Hua Bao was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base, twin brother of Fu Jiang.

Jia Xin was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of wild-rescued Jia Yuan.

Cheng Hehua celebrates her second birthday at the base's juvenile panda garden with her twin sister He Ye.

Shuan Shuan, one of the oldest giant pandas in the world, passed away at age 35 at Chapultepec Zoo, having lived more than double the typical wild lifespan.

Ji Ran was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ji Li.

Huan Cai was born at Chengdu Base, son of Atlanta-born Mei Huan.

Ke Nian was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympia.

Qing Ci was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base to mother Bo Si.

Zheng Yu was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ya Yun and part of the Class of 2022.

Jiao Yi was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of 2022, with his signature "antenna" tuft.

Liang Liang gave birth to her third cub Sheng Yi at Zoo Negara, following Yi Yi born in 2018.

Sheng Yi moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.

Ya Song was lifelong adopted by Oreo (Mondelez) as "Little Oreo," joining Ao Li Ao as the brand's panda ambassadors.

Cheng Feng moved to Dujiangyan Panda Valley.

Ji Xiao moved to Dujiangyan Panda Valley to continue her life there.

Yun Zi was diagnosed with bilateral testicular tumors after keepers noticed enlargement. CCRCGP experts performed successful tumor removal surgery — he recovered well with his appetite returning to normal.

Ya Ao died from post-surgery complications after intestinal obstruction treatment. Known as Shanghai's beloved "cutest uncle," his death prompted an outpouring of public grief.

Qing Bao was named as the 9th World Wildlife Day spokes-panda.

Feng Feng was born at chengdu_base.

Sichuan Province officially appointed Ai Lun as provincial tourism mascot "An Yi" (安逸) at a naming ceremony, where he received his official name badge from the department director.

Lei Lei debuted via lottery at Ueno Zoo.

Xiao Xiao debuted via lottery at Ueno Zoo.