Wen Wen (文文), a charismatic male giant panda, was born on June 14, 2016, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. He is the son of mother Wen Li and father Qiao Qiao. Known for his adorable appearance and lively personality, Wen Wen has become a beloved figure at the base and one of the earliest surviving panda cubs born in 2016. As he grew, he developed a distinctive, rounded face that became larger and more prominent, giving him the commanding presence of a “panda CEO.” His energetic and playful nature only adds to his charm.
Basic Information
- Name: Wen Wen (文文)
- Birth Date: June 14, 2016
- Birthplace: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Gender: Male
- Lineage Number: 994
- Mother: Wen Li (文莉)
- Father: Qiao Qiao (乔乔)
- Slibling: Wen Jing (文静)
Intriguing Details of Panda Wen Wen
Appearance: Wen Wen’s face is particularly striking, with a round and adorable shape that has only become more prominent as he has grown. His face has a broad and rounded appearance, giving him a certain “boss-like” charm.
Well-behaved and Gentle: Wen Wen became an internet sensation as a cub due to a photo. In the photo, a keeper is sitting on a stool, seriously recording the condition of each panda cub, while Wen Wen is lying on his lap, tucked under the clipboard, staying perfectly still to make the keeper’s work more comfortable.
Another Side: While Wen Wen is very close to his keepers, he shows a different side when interacting with his peers. As the largest panda of the 2016 class, he almost dominated all of his classmates. The only exception is Mei Lan (梅兰), whom he is particularly friendly with. They play together every day, eat together, and even sleep together.