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Yang Guang
阳光
- Life status
- Living
- Born
From 2011 to 2023, Yang Guang lived at Edinburgh Zoo with Tian Tian for 12 years, taking part in long-term China–UK cooperation on giant panda conservation. In 2018, after experts from China and the UK identified tumors in both testicles, he underwent surgery to remove them. In 2023, the pair ended their stay in Scotland and returned to China together.
- Sex
- Male
- Studbook number
- 564
No photograph is available yet.
Timeline
10 recorded events
Born at Hetaoping Base
Yang Guang was born at Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on August 14, 2003.
Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Moved to Chimelong Safari Park
On January 31, 2007, Yang Guang moved to Chimelong Safari Park.
Chimelong Safari Park
Returned to Hetaoping Base
On March 28, 2008, Yang Guang returned to Hetaoping Base.
Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
- Year only
Returned to Hetaoping Base
In October 2010, Yang Guang returned to Hetaoping Base.
Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Moved to Bifengxia Panda Base
On March 12, 2010, Yang Guang moved to Bifengxia Panda Base.
Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Moved to Longsha Park in Qiqihar
On May 20, 2010, Yang Guang traveled to Longsha Park in Qiqihar.
Longsha Park, Qiqihar
Moved to Edinburgh Zoo
On December 4, 2011, Yang Guang traveled to Edinburgh Zoo in the United Kingdom, beginning a long-term giant panda conservation and research partnership.
Edinburgh Zoo
- Year only
Underwent surgery for bilateral testicular tumors
In November 2018, Yang Guang underwent surgery to remove both testicles after tumors were found on each side. He recovered after the operation.
- Year only
Ended his stay in the United Kingdom and returned to China
Yang Guang left Edinburgh on December 4, 2023, ending his stay in the United Kingdom. He arrived in China on December 5 and was transferred to Bifengxia Panda Base for quarantine.
Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Relationships
Relationships pending verification2
Places
Current place
Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Read more about its time in different places in the Timeline.
Sources
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- sc.people.com.cnhttps://sc.people.com.cn/n2/2023/1206/c379470-40667557.html
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