Xuexue

雪雪

Life status: Deceased
Born: August 15, 2012
Died: November 23, 2014The date is shown as recorded; its precision has not been confirmed

Xuexue was one of the early giant pandas in China’s rewilding and release program. Born on August 15, 2012, she underwent mother-led rewilding training with her mother Sixue. Two years later, on October 14, 2014, she was released into Liziping National Nature Reserve in Sichuan, becoming China’s fourth captive-bred giant panda released into the wild.

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Sex: Female

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Timeline

3 recorded events

2012-08-15
Born at Hetaoping Rewilding Training Base
Xuexue was born at Hetaoping Rewilding Training Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on August 15, 2012.
Hetaoping Rewilding Training Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
2014-10-14
Released into Liziping National Nature Reserve
After completing two stages of rewilding training, Xuexue was released into Liziping National Nature Reserve in Sichuan on October 14, 2014.
Liziping National Nature Reserve
2014-11-23
Found dead in Liziping National Nature Reserve
Xuexue was found dead in Liziping National Nature Reserve on November 23, 2014. Testing suggested a possible infection with opportunistic pathogens, but the exact cause of death was not ultimately determined.
Liziping National Nature Reserve