Meet Hua Bao (华宝), a charming male giant panda known affectionately as “Little Fatty.” Born on June 25, 2015, at the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center’s Walnut Flat base in Wolong, he is the son of the panda Jin Ke and the mother Xin Ni Er. Hua Bao has a twin brother named Xin Bao and carries the lineage number 949. Since his birth, he has been nurtured with love and care, growing into the playful and endearing panda that captivates the hearts of visitors today.
Basic Information
- Name: Hua Bao (华宝)
- Formal Name: Xiong Xiong (雄雄)
- Nickname: Little Fatty
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: June 25, 2015
- Place of Birth: China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center, Walnut Flat Base
- Lineage Number: 949
- Father: Jin Ke (津柯)
- Mother: Xin Ni Er (新妮儿)
- Twin brother: Xin Bao (新宝)
- Sister: Hua Ni (华妮)
Intriguing Details of Panda Hua Bao
Appearance: Hua Bao has a slightly pointed face rather than a round one, with distinctive black eye patches that add to his character. While some netizens have noted that he has a somewhat scruffy appearance, many others appreciate his unique charm, finding him increasingly adorable with each glance.
Gentle Older Brother: After the younger brother, Xiao Bao, returned from the wild training area and was struggling to adapt to the new environment and refusing to eat, it was Hua Bao who stayed by his side. Hua Bao’s gentle companionship helped Xin Xiao Ye gradually adjust to his new surroundings.
Life Experience of Panda Hua Bao
Birth: On June 25, 2015, the giant panda mother Xin Ni Er, who was participating in the “Sixth Cohort” of the wild training program, successfully gave birth to a pair of twin cubs. The older brother weighed 152 grams, and the younger brother weighed 177 grams.
Move to Baoding: On September 15, 2017, Hua Bao, along with Xin Bao, Wen Hui (文惠), and Ya Mei (雅美), was relocated to the Baoding Agricultural Ecological Park, now known as Ai Bao Wild Animal World.