Born in 2016 at Chongqing Zoo, Liang Yue (良月/Liangyue) is a gentle giant with a playful spirit. Standing taller than her keeper and outgrowing her companion Yu Bei, Liang Yue’s easygoing nature shines through in her love for food and her clever antics. Whether it’s starting water fights during bath time, begging for snacks with a comical expression, or gossiping with fellow pandas, Liang Yue has become the comedic star of her zoo.
Basic Information
- Name: Liang Yue (良月)
- Meaning of the Name: The Auspicious Moon
- Gender: Female
- Birth Date: September 19, 2016
- Birthplace: Chongqing Zoo
- Lineage Number: 1049
- Father: Ling Ling (灵灵)
- Mother: Ya Lao Er (娅老二)
- Siblings: You You (友友), Mang Zai (莽仔), Er Shun (二顺), Hao Qi (好奇), Ding Ding (丁丁)
Intriguing Details of Panda Liang Yue
Size Difference: Liang Yue is an easygoing panda who isn’t picky about food—she eats whatever is given to her, which is why her size is significantly larger than that of her companion, Yu Bei (渝贝). When she stands, she’s even taller than her keeper. When they sit together eating bamboo, it often looks like a mother and daughter duo.
Name Origin: Liang Yue’s name was chosen through a naming contest held by Chongqing Zoo in 2017 for three newborn giant panda cubs. The name “Liang Yue” combines two characters: “Liang” means kind-hearted and auspicious, while “Yue” is often used to describe a woman, symbolizing the hope that Liang Yue will grow into a nurturing, gentle mother with a prosperous future.
Comedic Star: Liang Yue has a lively personality and is the comedic star at Chongqing Zoo. For example, during bath time, she has water fights with her keepers. She also likes swaying left and right while holding onto the railing, or shaking her head and swaying her body near a stone wall, showing off her unique dancing talent.
Food Begging: If her keeper gets busy and forgets to give Liang Yue her extra snacks on time, this clever little panda will stand up and claw at the iron gate, holding a metal bowl and rubbing it on the door. She’ll look at her keeper with a pitiful expression, as if saying, “If you don’t serve my meal soon, your baby is going to starve!”
Human-like Behavior: Liang Yue loves soaking her feet in the pool, enjoying a relaxing time. In addition, she can walk upright for quite a distance, though she looks a bit sneaky while doing so.
Gossipy Spirit: Liang Yue is a curious panda who loves to gossip and get involved in the action. She often stands up and watches the movements of other pandas through the glass or chats with them through the gate.
Sensitive and Alert: Liang Yue is a more sensitive and alert panda, easily influenced by her surroundings. She has a heightened awareness of external stimuli, including being more sensitive to earthquakes compared to other pandas. For example, when the zoo was undergoing renovations, she showed signs of irritation and agitation.