Xiang Xiang
祥祥
24 years old
Wild (Sichuan)
Xiang Xiang (祥祥, studbook #531) was the world's first captive-born giant panda released into the wild. Born August 25, 2...
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Xiang Xiang Found Dead After Territorial Fight
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.
Source: China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Location: Wild (Sichuan)
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