Ni Ni (妮妮/Nini) is a panda that embodies both charm and mischief. Her story starts with her unique gray fur, a rare trait in pandas, which made her a standout even as a cub. But it’s not just her striking appearance that makes her unforgettable – it’s her lovable, laid-back nature. Though a bit lazy as a mother, she’s nonetheless a nurturing presence, leaving a lasting legacy with her beautiful cubs. How could anyone resist falling for such an adorable panda?
Basic Information
- Name: Ni Ni (妮妮)
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: August 23, 2008
- Place of Birth: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Lineage Number: 725
- Mother: Cheng Ji (成绩)
- Father: Xiao Ping Ping (小平平)
- Twin Brother: Ying Ying (迎迎)
- Siblings: Ji Li (绩丽), Cheng Shuang (成双), Cheng Dui (成对), Cheng Jiu (成就), Cheng Da (成大) and Cheng Shi (成实)
Intriguing Details of Panda Ni NI
Natimg Significance: Ni Ni’s name was chosen in celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Coinciding with the event, her name represents the slogan “Beijing Welcomes You.” Her brother, Ying Ying, was named to complement her name, creating a unified meaning of “welcome.”
Gray Fur: Ni Ni was quite introverted as a cub, often playing alone in a tree. She inherited the family’s gray gene, and when she was born, the fur on her lower body was entirely gray. It wasn’t until she was over 10 months old that it gradually turned black.
Lazy Mother: Ni Ni tends to be lazy when taking care of her cubs. She often starts feeding them but then leaves the cubs to one side, causing them to not get enough to eat. To solve this problem, the keepers had to bring in a chair to sit and watch her nurse the cubs, not just to remind her, but to ensure that the cubs received adequate care.
Life Experience of Panda Ni Ni
Early Years: Ni Ni and her brother Ying Ying quickly became star attractions at the Chengdu Research Base shortly after their birth. Their playful antics and adorable appearances drew considerable media attention and captivated visitors, making them beloved figures at the center.
Breeding Success: As Ni Ni matured, she demonstrated excellent breeding potential. On August 7, 2015, she gave birth to a pair of twin female cubs named Da Ni (大妮) and Xiao Ni (小妮) (also known as Ni Xiao).
Continued Reproduction: Ni Ni continued to excel as a mother, and on July 20, 2017, she welcomed another set of twins -a male named Ni Ke (妮可), weighing 203 grams at birth, and a female named Ni Na (妮娜), who weighed 91 grams.
