Meet Yi Jia (一家), a charming male giant panda born on July 27, 2019, at the Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. As the younger twin brother of Si Hai, Yi Jia has quickly captured the hearts of panda enthusiasts worldwide with his striking appearance and playful personality. His name, which means “one family,” reflects the spirit of unity and harmony that his naming ceremony aimed to promote. With a distinctive hexagonal face and furry tufts forming sharp angles along his cheeks, Yi Jia has become a recognizable figure among his peers.
Basic Information
- Name: Yi Jia (一家)
- Date of Birth: July 27, 2019
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Wolong Shenshuping Base, China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
- Mother: Yao Man (姚蔓)
- Twin Sister: Si Hai (四海)
- Siblings: Qing Qing (青青), Bing Bing (冰冰), Tian Bao (天宝), Yuan Yuan (愿愿)
Intriguing Details of Panda Yi Jia
Appearance: Yi Jia is known for his handsome looks and high recognition factor. The tufts of fur around his cheeks converge at sharp angles, giving him a unique hexagonal face. Due to being the fifth-born in his family, he has affectionately been nicknamed “The Fifth of Yao Family” and “Tiao Tiao the Fifth” by fans online.
Name Origin: Yi Jia was born on July 27, 2019, at the Wolong Shenshuping Base. On August 22, 2019, members of the “Si Hai Yi Jia: Chengdu-Hong Kong Youth Exchange Group” visited the Dujiangyan Base to hold a naming ceremony for the twins, celebrating the values of inclusiveness, harmony, and friendship.
Relocation: On July 30, 2024, Yi Jia embarked on a special trip with another panda named Lin Xi (林溪) to the Guang’an Huaying Mountain Panda Park.