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Meng Yuan
梦圆
- Life status
- Living
- Born
Meng Yuan was born at Berlin Zoo on August 31, 2019, with his older twin brother Meng Xiang, making the brothers the first giant panda cubs born in Germany. Berlin Zoo often called him “Paule.” Keepers described him as the more headstrong and mischievous cub, while by age three they also noted that he had become more relaxed and mature. He returned to China with his brother in December 2023.
- Sex
- Male
- Studbook number
- 1213
- Current place
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
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Timeline
4 recorded events
Born among Germany’s first giant panda cubs
Meng Yuan was born at Berlin Zoo on August 31, 2019, with his twin brother Meng Xiang. The brothers were the first giant panda cubs born in Germany.
Berlin Zoo
Officially named Meng Yuan
Meng Yuan received his formal name during Berlin Zoo’s 100-day celebration and naming ceremony on December 9, 2019.
Berlin Zoo
Made his public debut at Berlin Zoo
Meng Yuan went on public display at Berlin Zoo for the first time on January 30, 2020.
Berlin Zoo
- Year only
Returned to China with Meng Xiang
Meng Yuan and Meng Xiang left Berlin for China on December 16, 2023, and arrived at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on December 17.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Relationships
Siblings3
Places
Current place
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Read more about its time in different places in the Timeline.
Sources
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- travel.people.com.cnhttps://travel.people.com.cn/n1/2019/1210/c41570-31498514.html
Event source
- www.welt.dehttps://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article205431321/Pandas-Pit-und-Paule-nun-erstmals-im-Berliner-Zoo-zu-sehen.html
Event source