Xiao Bai Tu (小白兔), born on August 13, 2010, at the Ya’an Bifengxia Base of the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center, is a remarkable female giant panda. With lineage number 784, she is the daughter of the pandas Wu Gang and Jin Ni, and the younger sister of the panda Qing Qing. Throughout her life, Xiao Bai Tu has experienced several significant events, from setting records at birth to contributing to panda conservation through her offspring. This introduction will explore her early life, various relocations, and her success in breeding, all of which highlight her importance in the giant panda community.
Basic Information
- Name: Xiao Bai Tu (小白兔)
- English Name: Little Rabbit
- Lineage Number: 784
- Date of Birth: August 13, 2010
- Place of Birth: Ya’an Bifengxia Base, China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center
- Father: Wu Gang (武岗)
- Mother: Jin Ni (吉妮)
- Sister: Qing Qing (晴晴)
Life Experiences
Birth and Early Growth
Xiao Bai Tu was born on August 13, 2010, weighing 125.1 grams at birth. From the moment she was born, her strong vocalizations and high energy levels were evident, marking her as a healthy and lively cub.
Her mother, Jin Ni, set multiple world records with Xiao Bai Tu’s birth, including the longest pregnancy and giving birth during the spring season, which made this event particularly noteworthy.
Relocation History
In July 2011, Xiao Bai Tu was relocated from her birthplace to the Beijing Zoo, where she continued her growth and development.
In March 2016, she was transferred to the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center to participate in a breeding program. During her time at the center, Xiao Bai Tu moved several times between the Wolong Shenshuping Base and the Ya’an Bifengxia Base, adapting to different environments as part of her breeding efforts.
Breeding and Offspring
Xiao Bai Tu has successfully bred multiple offspring, contributing significantly to the giant panda population. Her first daughter, Bai Tian (白天), was born on August 20, 2018, with a lineage number of 1158.
In 2020, she gave birth to twin pandas, Bai Feng (白峰) (male) and Bai Xue (白雪) (female), on August 19. These successful births further solidified Xiao Bai Tu’s role in the ongoing efforts to preserve and expand the giant panda population.
