| Other name(s) | 梦圆, Paule |
|---|---|
| Species | Giant panda |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 31 August 2019 Berlin Zoo, Germany |
| Nation from | China |
| Parent(s) |
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Meng Yuan (Chinese: 梦圆; lit. 'Fulfilled dream'),[1] nicknamed Paule, is a male giant panda[2] born on 31 August 2019, in the Berlin Zoo in Germany.[3] Its parents are Sichuan-born[4] Jiao Qing and Meng Meng.[5] They are on lease from China for a provisional period of 15 years.[6]
Meng Yuan and its twin Meng Xiang were the first giant pandas ever born in Germany.[7] Meng Yuan is 48 minutes younger than Meng Xiang and is known for its mischievous, inquisitive nature.[8]
In December 2023, the two pandas were sent to China.[9] Their handover was contractually agreed to between Germany and China, but was delayed by the pandemic.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Associated Press (Dec 9, 2019). "Berlin zoo reveals names, gender of their 2 panda twin cubs". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Deutsche Welle (2019-12-09). "Berlin Zoo unveils panda twins on 100-day birthday". Taiwan News.
- ^ "Slipping and sliding, first Germany-born panda cubs greet outside world". Reuters. January 29, 2020.
- ^ "The Berlin giant panda "Meng Xiang" appeared convulsions and was admitted to the hospital without any problems". China News Service. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Berlin Zoo celebrates the first birthday of German giant panda twin cubs". Xinhua News Agency. 2020-09-01.
- ^ "Panda twins "Meng Xiang" and "Meng Yuan" celebrate 100 days in Berlin". Deutsche Welle. Dec 9, 2019.
- ^ "New pandas charm Berlin as they meet their public". The Times. Jan 30, 2020.
- ^ "Germany's first baby pandas make their public debut". CNN. January 2020.
- ^ a b "Berlin Zoo sends first giant pandas born in Germany to China". Oxford Mail. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-04-12.