Panda E Mei: The Little Cookie

Panda E Mei

E Mei (娥眉) is a charming female giant panda born on September 10, 2020 at the Dujiangyan Base in Sichuan, China. As the seventh offspring of the wild giant panda Qiao Qiao, E Mei carries a rare and precious lineage, reflecting her parents’ wild roots and contributing to the conservation of panda genetic diversity. Her endearing appearance, with a tuft of fur on her head and a round, lovable face, combined with her sweet and gentle personality, has made her a beloved figure among panda enthusiasts and a symbol of successful conservation efforts.

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.

Gallery of Panda E Mei