Shishi

石石

Life status: Deceased
Born: 1970Year only
Died: 2008The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

Shishi and Bai Yun helped launch the San Diego Zoo’s giant panda conservation partnership that began in 1996. In 1999, Bai Yun gave birth to Hua Mei following artificial insemination; the breeding became an important milestone in assisted giant panda reproduction outside China, and Hua Mei became the first giant panda cub born in the United States to survive and grow successfully.

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Sex: Male
Studbook number: 831

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Timeline

6 recorded events

1992Year only
Rescued in the wild in Wenchuan and transferred to the Wolong conservation center
Shishi was rescued in the wild in Wenchuan County, Sichuan, in March 1992, and was later transferred to the Wolong center for giant panda conservation.
Wolong Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
1996-09-10
Arrived at the San Diego Zoo with Bai Yun
Shishi arrived at the San Diego Zoo with Bai Yun on September 10, 1996, to take part in China–U.S. giant panda conservation and breeding cooperation.
San Diego Zoo
1999-08-21
Fathered Hua Mei through artificial insemination in the first successful case outside China
Hua Mei was born on August 21, 1999, following artificial insemination involving Shishi and Bai Yun, marking the first successful giant panda breeding through artificial insemination outside China.
San Diego Zoo
2003Year only
Ended his stay in the United States and returned to China; later moved to Guangzhou Zoo
Shishi ended his stay in the United States and returned to China on January 15, 2003, then moved to Guangzhou Zoo in September that year.
Guangzhou Zoo
2004Year only
Developed cataracts and became blind
Shishi developed cataracts and became blind in 2004.
Guangzhou Zoo
2008Year only
Died at Guangzhou Zoo
Shishi died at Guangzhou Zoo in 2008.
Guangzhou Zoo