Jini

吉妮

Life status: Deceased
Born: November 4, 1993
Died: January 7, 2021The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

Qingqing’s birth gave Jini several unusual records in giant panda breeding history. In 2007, at thirteen and a half years old, she gave birth for the first time after a 324-day pregnancy, setting records including a spring birth and advanced maternal age at first birth. Three years later, she gave birth to another female cub at Wolong.

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Sex: Female

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Timeline

6 recorded events

1993-11-04
Born at Beijing Zoo
Jini was born at Beijing Zoo on November 4, 1993.
Beijing Zoo
2006-01-18
Arrived in Wolong for breeding cooperation
On the evening of January 18, 2006, Jini arrived from Beijing Zoo at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong to take part in breeding cooperation.
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2007-02-23
Gave birth to Qingqing after a 324-day pregnancy
Jini gave birth to her daughter Qingqing on February 23, 2007, after a 324-day pregnancy, setting breeding records that included a spring birth and advanced maternal age at first birth.
2010Year only
Returned to the research center and gave birth to Xiaobaitu
In March 2010, Jini again went to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda for breeding. On August 13, she gave birth to her second female cub, Xiaobaitu.
2020-11-23
Received repeated expert consultations as her condition declined
During 2020, Jini’s appetite and physical condition continued to decline and she received repeated expert consultations. On November 23, as her condition worsened, she was moved to an off-exhibit area for treatment.
2021-01-07
Died at age 27
Jini died at 10:35 p.m. on January 7, 2021, at age 27 years and two months, after age-related kidney failure caused ascites and led to heart failure.