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 Released into the Wild
Xiang Xiang became the first captive-born giant panda ever released into the wild. He ran from his enclosure into Wolong's Wuyipeng forest without looking back, watched by scientists and reporters from around the world.
Source: State Forestry Administration of China
Location: Wild (Sichuan)
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