Meet E Mei (娥眉/E’mei), aka Little Cookie—because who could resist a panda with such a sweet name? Born into wild panda royalty, she’s got some serious “wild” credentials (her mom’s a seasoned explorer, and her dad’s a mystery man from the wild). But don’t let her noble heritage fool you; E Mei’s got a playful side too. Just ask the frog she befriended—her latest “wild” adventure at the Dujiangyan Panda Base!
Basic Information
- Name: E Mei (娥眉)
- Nickname: Little Cookie (小曲奇)
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: September 10, 2020
- Mother: Qiao Qiao (乔乔)
- Father: An Unknown Wild Panda
- Current Residence: Dujiangyan Panda Base
- Siblings: Chun Yu (春雨), Qiao Yi (乔伊), Qiao Liang (乔良), Qiao Lin (乔林), Qiao Sen (乔森)
Intriguing Details of Panda E Mei
Notable Family Background: E Mei was born through a wild reintroduction program, where her mother, Qiao Qiao went to the wild and mated with other pandas. As a result, she has a highly valuable lineage, as both of her parents are wild giant pandas. This endows her with a rich set of wild survival genes, contributing to the genetic diversity of the giant panda population.
Origin of the Name: E Mei has a small tuft of fur on her head, and her face is round and charming, resembling the delicate, curved eyebrows of ancient beauties, which is how she got her name.
Frog Friend: On July 16, 2024, E Mei had an amusing interaction with a frog at the Sichuan Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base. She seemed to be very interested in the frog, persistently trying to greet it and make a new friend.
