Qi Zhen was born at Chengdu Base, named after the 7 stitches needed to repair injuries from her frightened mother Mei Mei's first delivery.
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Qi Zhen (奇珍, studbook #490) is a female giant panda born September 4, 1999 at Chengdu Base. Daughter of Mei Mei (梅梅) and...
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