If you think all pandas look the same, Qiu Bang (秋浜/Qiubang) is here to change your mind! With his tall, slender build and that unmistakable long face – earning him the nickname “Long-Faced Cat” – he stands out even in the panda world. Whether he’s lazily soaking in a pool like a wise old man or charming visitors with his playful antics, Qiu Bang is a true personality. Ready to meet this unforgettable panda? Let’s dive in!
Basic Information
- Name: Qiu Bang (秋浜)
- Birth Date: September 8, 2003
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Shirahama Animal Park, Wakayama, Japan
- Genealogy Number: 574
- Father: Yong Ming (永明)
- Mother: Mei Mei (梅梅)
- Twin Brother: Long Bang (隆浜)
- Siblings: Xiong Bang (雄浜), Qi Zhen (奇珍), Liang Bang (良浜), Xing Bang (幸浜), Ming Bang (明浜), Ai Bang (爱浜)
Intriguing Details of Panda Qiu Bang
Appearance: Qiu Bang has a large, slender build, and his appearance closely resembles his father, Yongming. He is known for the characteristic long, tubular mouth shape typical of the Bang family, earning him the nickname “Long-Faced Cat.”
Leisurely Lifestyle: He is lively and enjoys playing in the water, frequently soaking in a pool like a true elder, earning him the affectionate nickname “Old Man Qiu.”
Media Attention: Qiu Bang is also a film star. He and his brother Long Bang once stared the documentary “The Life of Giant Pandas”.
Three Wives and Four Cubs: Qiu Bang’s first mate was Er Yatou (二丫头), and they had a son and a daughter, named “Er Xi (二喜)” and “Er Qiao (二巧),” respectively. His second mate was Li Li (莉莉), and they had a daughter named “Ai Li (艾莉).” His third mate was Mao Mao (毛毛), who gave birth to their child, “Jun Jun (君君).”
Life Experience of Panda Qiu Bang
Life in Japan: Qiu Bang, along with his twin brother Long Bang, made history as the world’s first pair of panda twins to be naturally raised by their mother in captivity. They spent their early years at the “Adventure World” theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan.
Return to China: On October 28, 2007, Qiu Bang and Long Bang were returned to China and sent to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. After a three-month quarantine period, they were officially introduced to the public.
Reloation to Shenzhen: In April 2017, Qiu Bang was transferred to Shenzhen Wild Animal Park, where he sahred the same outer enclosure with another panda Yuan Zhou (圆舟). Interestingly, Yuan Zhou piles up a bunch of poop at Qiu Bang’s door every day – perhaps a unique way to declare his dominance. But Qiu Bang would just ignore it.
Birthday Celebration: On September 10, 2022, Shenzhen Wild Animal Park celebrated Qiu Bang’s 19th birthday, marking another milestone in his long and successful life.
