Tao Su (桃苏/Taosu), with her boundless energy and infectious curiosity, is a true wild spirit at heart. Nicknamed “Little Pinecone” for her playful and lively nature, she spent her early days in wild training, learning essential survival skills. Though she never made it back to the wild, Tao Su has thrived in her mountain home at Bifengxia, where she dashes around with an enthusiasm that rivals even the most energetic pandas.
Basic Information
- Name: Tao Su (桃苏)
- Nickname: Little Pinecone
- Date of Birth: October 20, 2019
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Wolong Shenshuping Wild Panda Training Base, China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center
- Mother: Zhi Chun (知春)
- Father: Wu Yang (武阳)
- Twin Brother: Ai Lian (爱莲)
- Siblings: Xiang Zhu (香竹), Yuan Fu (缘福), Chun Xiao (春晓)
Life Experience of Panda Tao Su
Wild Training: Shortly after her birth, Tao Su and her mother, Zhi Chun, participated in wild training. This training is a vital part of panda conservation efforts, designed to help pandas learn essential survival skills for living in the wild. However, for unknown reasons, Tao Su did not meet the criteria for wild release and therefore was not returned to the wild.
Return to the Base: In July, 2023, Tao Su returned to the Shenshuping Base, where she began living in captivity. At the base, she received expert care and gradually adapted to a captive environment, thriving under the watchful care of the staff.
Life in Bifengxia: Currently, Tao Su enjoys an entire mountain to herself at Bifengxia, where she often runs around freely. She is even more energetic and lively than her two panda neighbors, Yi Ren (伊人) and Yi Bin (伊滨), combined. As a panda who has undergone wilderness training, she truly embodies a spirit of boundless energy and vitality.
