Gang Beng Er (钢镚儿/Gangbeng’er) is the ultimate panda charmer, full of affection and boundless energy! Born on August 10, 2018, he’s known for his friendly nature, often rolling around and greeting visitors with playful sounds. Whether it’s his daily “meetings” with his buddy, Xiang Xiang, or his famous role as “Director of Xiang Xiang’s Reception Office,” Gang Beng Er’s lovable personality will steal your heart. This playful panda is a true social butterfly!
Basic Information
- Name: Gang Beng Er (钢镚儿)
- Meaning of the Name: Coin
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: August 10, 2018
- Place of Birth: China Giant Panda Protection Research Center, Walnut Flat Base
- Mother: Guo Ping Ping (帼平平)
- Father: Xiang Lin (香林)
- Siblings: Ping Yue (平月), Run Yue (闰月)
Intriguing Details of Panda Gang Beng Er
Affectionate Nature: Gang Beng Er is known for his incredibly friendly demeanor. When he encounters visitors, he eagerly approaches them, greeting them with playful sounds. He often rolls around and performs gestures like clasping his paws together, demonstrating his high level of sociability and interaction.
Wild Training: Gang Beng Er grew up participating in wild training with his mother. Although he successfully met the standards for being released into the wild, he ultimately returned to the Bifengxia Base. There are many speculations about the reasons behind this. First, the COVID-19 pandemic caused staff shortages, and none of the pandas from that batch were released. Second, Gang Beng Er is extremely fond of humans, raising concerns that he might return to human-populated areas after being released. Third, as the only offspring of Xiang Lin, he carries the important responsibility of continuing his bloodline.
Social Butterfly: While at the Bifengxia Base, Gang Beng Er formed a close friendship with a neighboring panda named Xiang Xiang (香香). Gang Beng Er greets Xiang Xiang through the wall every day and sometimes waits by the wall for her to appear. Since Japanese visitors coming to see Princess Xiang Xiang pass by Gang Beng Er’s enclosure first, he has been affectionately nicknamed “Director of Xiang Xiang’s Reception Office.”
Weight Issues: During his growth, Gang Beng Er faced challenges with being overweight. To manage Gang Beng Er’s weight, the staff implemented several measures. They adjusted his diet to include more fruits and vegetables while encouraging him to engage in more physical activity. However, up to now, his weight loss efforts have not been successful.
