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)
- Meaning of the Name: Eyebrows of Ancient Beauty
- 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 comes from a truly extraordinary family. She was born through a wild reintroduction program – her mother, Qiao Qiao, returned to the wild and naturally mated with a wild panda. This means both of E Mei’s parents are wild-born, giving her a rare and precious bloodline. With strong wild survival genes flowing through her, E Mei plays a vital role in boosting the genetic diversity of the giant panda population.
Origin of the Name: E Mei was named for her distinctive look – she sports a tiny tuft of fur on her head and has a sweet, round face that reminds people of the elegant, curved eyebrows of beauties in ancient Chinese paintings. Her graceful charm is as timeless as her name.
Frog Friend: On July 16, 2024, E Mei had a delightful encounter at the Dujiangyan Panda Base that won hearts online. She stumbled upon a little frog and was completely fascinated! With playful persistence, she tried to get closer, as if trying to befriend the unexpected guest.
