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Xinxing
新星
- Life status
- Deceased
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- Died
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In 1983, before her first birthday, Xinxing was rescued from the wild in Baoxing, Sichuan, and sent to Chongqing Zoo. In 1988, she traveled to Calgary, Canada, for an exhibition during the Winter Olympics under the name ‘Qiongqiong’; after returning to China, she began using the name ‘Xinxing.’ Over her lifetime she produced 10 cubs in eight litters. At age 20, she gave birth to twins, setting a record at the time for the oldest giant panda to give birth. When she turned 38 in 2020, she was the world’s oldest living giant panda in captivity at the time.
- Sex
- Female
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Timeline
7 recorded events
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Born in the wild in Baoxing
Xinxing was born in the wild in Baoxing, Sichuan, in August 1982.
Baoxing, Sichuan
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Moved to Chongqing Zoo
After becoming separated from her mother, Xinxing was rescued in the wild in 1983 and was sent to Chongqing Zoo in June.
Chongqing Zoo
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Exhibited in Calgary during the Winter Olympics and later renamed Xinxing
Xinxing traveled to Calgary, Canada, for an exhibition during the 1988 Winter Olympics under the name ‘Qiongqiong.’ After returning to China, she began using her current name, Xinxing.
Calgary, Canada
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Produced her first litter with Chuanchuan
Xinxing and Chuanchuan of Shanghai Zoo produced their first litter in 1992, with their daughter Chuanxing born that year.
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Gave birth to twins at age 20, setting an age record
At age 20 in 2002, Xinxing gave birth to twins, setting what was then the world record for the oldest giant panda to give birth.
Turned 38 as the world’s oldest living captive giant panda
On August 16, 2020, Xinxing turned 38 and was then the world’s oldest living giant panda in captivity.
Died at age 38
Xinxing died at 1:25 p.m. on December 8, 2020, despite treatment. Her advanced age and multiple-organ failure had led to digestive dysfunction and low blood protein levels, followed by gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.
Relationships
Places
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Sources
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- cgj.cq.gov.cnhttps://cgj.cq.gov.cn/zwxx_173/bmdt/mtkd/202212/t20221227_11424642.html
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