If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a panda superstar, Mei Xi (美茜/Meixi) is the answer. With her undeniable charisma and flair for the camera, she’s become the star of films and documentaries. Always stealing the spotlight, she often enjoys posing for her fans, leaving her fellow pandas in the background. But her story isn’t just about fame – her chaotic yet heartwarming journey as a mother proves she’s more than just a pretty face.
Basic Information
- Name: Mei Xi (美茜)
- Gender: Female
- ID Number: 631
- Date of Birth: August 10, 2006
- Place of Birth: Wolong Walnut Grove Base, China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center
- Mother: Xi Xi (茜茜)
- Father: Wu Gang (武岗)
- Twin Sister: Mei Xin (美欣)
- Siblings: Rong Rong (融融), Ying Ying (盈盈), Yun Duo (云朵), Hua Bao (华豹), Ya Mei (雅美), Yun Er (云儿), Zhuang Zhuang (壮壮)
Intriguing Details of Panda Mei Xi
Star Quality: Mei Xi is a panda with undeniable star quality. Whenever a camera or video recorder is in front of her, she effortlessly pushes aside the other pandas around her and strikes a variety of poses for the camera. Having been invited to star in several films and documentaries, Mei Xi became a sensation at a young age. Her fame made her quite proud and somewhat aloof, often ignoring other playmates and enjoying the spotlight by herself.
Awkward Birth: On July 31, 2016, Mei Xi gave birth to twins, a boy named Ruyi and a girl named Mu Yun. However, the birth was a bit of a chaotic experience. Due to her nervousness, both of the babies fell onto the ground. For a moment, Mei Xi seemed unsure of which baby to pick up first, leading to a funny yet tense scene. The staff members were both worried and amused by the situation.
Life Experience of Panda Mei Xi
Birth: On August 10, 2006, Mei Xi was born at the Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center.
Relocation due to Earthquake: On June 26, 2008, Mei Xi, along with Si Jia (思嘉) and Qian Qian (芊芊), was relocated to the Yunnan Wild Animal Park due to the earthquake. The relocation agreement stipulated that the pandas would stay temporarily from June 25, 2008, to August 31, 2012, and would return to the Wolong Giant Panda Base once it was rebuilt.
Return to Sichuan: On March 31, 2014, as part of the “Panda Homecoming Year” initiative, Mei Xi returned to the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center’s Dujiangyan Base. On March 31, 2015, she was once again relocated, this time to the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center’s Ya’an Bifengxia Base.
Breeding Achievements of Panda Mei Xi
- Ru Yi (如意), male, lineage number 1021. Born on July 31, 2016, he traveled with Ding Ding to the Moscow Zoo in Russia on April 29, 2019.
- Mu Yun (牧云), female, lineage number 1022. Born on July 31, 2016, she was sent on a mission to the Changchun Northeast Tiger Forest Park on August 21, 2018.
- Hua Hong (华鸿), male, lineage number 1105. Born on August 17, 2017, he traveled with Long Sheng, Qing Feng, Xing An, Fu Fu, Li Dui, Jing Bao, and Yu Lei to the Phoenix China Giant Panda Garden on May 29, 2020.
- Lin Xi (林溪), female, born on July 27, 2021, was relocated to the Dujiangyan Panda Paradise in 2023. On July 30, 2024, she was sent on a mission to the Guang’an Huaying Mountain Giant Panda Garden.
