Xiao Liwu
 Xiao Liwu as a cub, May 2013 | |
| Other name | Chinese: 小礼物 |
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| Species | Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | Chinese: 小礼物 July 29, 2012 San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, United States |
| Nationality | American (zoo-born) |
| Known for | Sixth cub of Bai Yun and fifth of Gao Gao |
| Owner | San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance |
| Residence | San Diego Zoo (2012–2019) |
| Parents | Bai Yun (mother) and Gao Gao (father) |
| Offspring | None |
| Named after | The Mandarin phrase for "Little Gift" |
Xiao Liwu (Chinese: 小礼物; meaning: "Little Gift") is a male giant panda born at the San Diego Zoo on July 29, 2012.[1]
Xiao Liwu is the sixth cub born to his mother Bai Yun, and the fifth for his father Gao Gao. He has one half-sister, Hua Mei, through Bai Yun. He also has two full brothers, Mei Sheng and Yun Zi, and two full sisters, Su Lin and Zhen Zhen. Like his full siblings, he was conceived via natural mating.
He was named on November 13, 2012.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "It's a boy! San Diego Zoo's newest panda cub". CBS News. 7 September 2012.
- ^ "It's Official! San Diego Panda Cub Gets a Name". www.lifescience.com. 13 November 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
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