Xiao Ya Tou (小丫头/Xiaoyatou) embodies the charm and playfulness of the panda world in the most delightful way. With her glossy coat, big round eyes, and those irresistibly clumsy expressions, she’s earned the title of the “Most Beautiful Panda at the Base.” But her beauty is matched by her quirky personality and clever ways, like her humorous parenting style, where “swapping” her cubs for a snack becomes part of the fun!
Basic Information
- Name: Xiao Ya Tou (小丫头)
- Meaning of the Name: The Little Girl
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: August 2006
- Place of Birth: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Mother: Er Ya Tou (二丫头)
- Father: Lin Lin (琳琳)
- Siblings: Xing Rong (星蓉), Xing Ya (星雅), Meng Meng (梦梦), Er Xi (二喜), Er Qiao (二巧)
Intriguing Details of Panda Xiao Ya Tou
The Most Beautiful Panda: Xiao Ya Tou has a bright, glossy coat and a round, well-proportioned body. Her most captivating features are her big, round eyes and adorable, clumsy expressions, which always attract visitors’ attention. Since she was little, she has been known as the “Most Beautiful Panda at the Base.”
Parenting Style: Xiao Ya Tou’s parenting approach is all about “swapping.” She often takes advantage of the caretakers’ absence to drop off her cub or push it onto someone else. At times, she even uses her paw to press down on her cub’s head, as if afraid it might steal her food – while she quickly devours everything in front of her.
Breeding Achievements of Panda Xiao Ya Tou
August 12, 2012, at 21:33 – At the age of six, Xiao Ya Tou gave birth to her daughter, Xiao Qiao (小乔), also known as “Little Apple Radar.” To match the beauty of this panda cub, the base named her after Xiao Qiao, a famous beauty from the Three Kingdoms period.
July 26, 2015 – Xiao Ya Tou gave birth to twin sons, Xiao Ya (小雅) and Xiao Chuan (小川). Xiao Chuan had a chubby and innocent look, with a slightly bald head, earning him the title of “Little Warrior of Class 2015.” Xiao Ya, in his early days, had a close bond with Meng Lan (萌兰). On May 28, 2020, Xiao Chuan and his older sister Xiao Qiao were sent on a trip to the Yili Eco-Spirit Park in Tianjin Binhai New Area. Later, on September 12, 2020, Xiao Ya, along with Si Yi (思一), Cheng Dui (成对), and Ya Er (雅二), traveled to Quancheng Oulebao Animal Kingdom in Dezhou, Shandong.
July 26, 2017 – Xiao Ya Tou gave birth to her daughter Xiao Xin (小馨). Xiao Xin was the youngest panda of the Class of 2017 and also Yong Yong (勇勇)’s youngest offspring. She had white fur on her heels, a tuft of “silly hair” on her head, big eyes, a “smiling mouth,” and an overall sweet appearance. She had a gentle yet playful personality and, from an early age, followed her mother in becoming a “food blogger” of the panda world.
October 11, 2019, afternoon – Xiao Ya Tou gave birth to twin cubs, a boy and a girl named Shun Shun (顺顺) and Liu Liu (溜溜). They were the latest-born cubs at the base in nearly a decade. Unfortunately, both passed away due to allergic reactions – Liu Liu on May 11, 2020, and Shun Shun on May 20, 2020.
2023 – Xiao Ya Tou gave birth to another pair of twins. The elder cub’s official name remains unknown, while the younger one is named Jiu Jiu (九九).
