Panda Xing Yi: A Cantonese Dude

Panda Xing Yi

Xing Yi, born on August 23, 2013, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, is a charming and distinguished giant panda. Known for his large size and striking appearance, including his “long legs” and unique facial features, Xing Yi currently resides at Guangzhou Zoo. With a personality that combines gentleness and grace, he enjoys a comfortable life filled with bamboo delights, daily naps, and interactions with his half-sister Ya Yi.

Basic Information

  • Name: Xing Yi (星一)
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: August 23, 2013
  • Place of Birth: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  • Current Residence: Moved to Guangzhou Zoo in January 2016 (with a temporary return to Chengdu for a year due to renovations at the panda house, returned to Guangzhou in 2018)
  • Mother: Xing Rong (星蓉)
  • Father: Yong Yong (勇勇)
  • Twin Brother: Xing Er (星二)
  • Half-Sister (same father): Ya Yi (雅一)

Appearance Features

  • Size: Large, known for his “long legs”
  • Facial Characteristics: Sharp face, black fur on the chest, flat head, pointed mouth, giving an impression of both adorable and handsome
  • Special Marks: Has a mite eye (a condition that may vary over time)

Living Habits

  • Diet: Primarily bamboo leaves, bamboo stalks, and bamboo shoots (especially fresh bamboo shoots from February to March and July to October). Although bamboo is the main diet, Xing Yi may also show interest in other foods like corn and pumpkin.
  • Daily Routine: Follows a Cantonese lifestyle, including taking a nap after lunch. Generally, he finishes lunch around 11:30 AM and takes a nap, waking up around 2 PM.
  • Hygiene: While pandas are naturally clean, Xing Yi keeps his fur tidy by rolling in grass and using a pool for self-bathing. Keepers also provide bathing services.

Behavioral Characteristics

  • Personality: Xing Yi is gentle, gracious, and understanding. He enjoys walking after meals to aid digestion and resting in trees.
  • Communication: Although pandas are solitary animals, Xing Yi maintains contact with his half-sister Ya Yi through scent (exchanging used items) and sight (seeing each other through the panda house’s glass).

Galley of Xing Yi