Pengpeng

鹏鹏

Life status: Deceased
Born: September 5, 1999
Died: December 17, 2017The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

Pengpeng underwent cataract surgery in 2011, but his vision did not recover well. Because of his poor eyesight, he then lived for an extended period in a relatively quiet enclosure where he could be closely monitored. In 2017, he died from encephalitis complicated by seizures, and the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda later invited relevant experts to continue pathological research.

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Sex: Male

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Timeline

7 recorded events

1999-09-05
Born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Pengpeng was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on September 5, 1999.
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2003Year only
Moved to Bifengxia Panda Base
In September 2003, Pengpeng moved to Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2007-07-27
Moved to Shanghai Zoo
On July 27, 2007, Pengpeng moved to Shanghai Zoo.
Shanghai Zoo
2011-11-10
Underwent cataract surgery in Shanghai
On November 10, 2011, Pengpeng underwent cataract extraction surgery in Shanghai without implantation of an artificial lens. Later reports said that his vision recovered poorly.
Shanghai
2012Year only
Moved to Nanyang People’s Park Zoo
In September 2012, Pengpeng moved to the zoo at Nanyang People’s Park in Henan.
Nanyang People’s Park Zoo
2014Year only
Moved to Dujiangyan Base
In August 2014, Pengpeng moved to the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2017-12-17
Died after treatment for encephalitis
On December 17, 2017, Pengpeng died at Dujiangyan Base after 11 days of unsuccessful emergency treatment for encephalitis complicated by seizures and intracranial hemorrhage.
Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda