Qifu

奇福

Life status: Deceased
Born: July 26, 2008
Died: February 15, 2022The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

Qifu and her twin sister Qimiao were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on July 26, 2008. Qifu was the first giant panda born at the base after the Wenchuan earthquake, and her name carried a wish for blessing and recovery in the disaster area. As an adult, Qifu raised several cubs, including Qiqiao and Qixi in 2014, Fushun and Fulai in 2016, and Fuduoduo in 2021. Keepers recorded her as a strongly protective and attentive mother.

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Sex: Female

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Timeline

7 recorded events

2008-07-26
Born at the Chengdu Panda Base with twin sister Qimiao
Qifu was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on July 26, 2008, with her twin sister Qimiao. They were among the first giant panda cubs born at the base after the Wenchuan earthquake.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
2011-11-05
Moved to Changsha Ecological Zoo with Nini
Qifu moved to Changsha Ecological Zoo with Nini on November 5, 2011, for an exhibition loan.
Changsha Ecological Zoo
2013-12-19
Returned to the Chengdu Panda Base with Nini
Qifu and Nini ended their stay in Changsha and returned to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding on December 19, 2013.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
2014Year only
Gave birth to Qiqiao and Qixi across August 2 and 3
Qifu gave birth to Qiqiao on August 2, 2014, and to Qiqiao’s twin sister Qixi the following day.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
2016-07-14
Gave birth to mixed-sex twins Fushun and Fulai
Qifu gave birth to mixed-sex twins Fushun and Fulai on July 14, 2016.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
2021-07-17
Gave birth to Fuduoduo
Qifu gave birth to a female cub, Fuduoduo, on July 17, 2021.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
2022-02-15
Died after a uterine infection led to sepsis and multiple-organ failure
Qifu died on February 15, 2022, after a uterine infection caused septicemia and multiple-organ failure despite treatment.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding