| Other name(s) | 梦圆, Paule |
|---|---|
| Species | Giant panda |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | (2019-08-31) 31 August 2019 (age 5) Berlin Zoo, Germany |
| Nation from | China |
| Parent(s) |
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Meng Yuan (Chinese: 梦圆; lit. 'Fulfilled dream'), nicknamed Paule, is a male giant panda born on 31 August 2019, in the Berlin Zoo in Germany. Its parents are Sichuan-born Jiao Qing and Meng Meng. They are on lease from China for a provisional period of 15 years.
Meng Yuan and its twin Meng Xiang were the first giant pandas ever born in Germany. Meng Yuan is 48 minutes younger than Meng Xiang and is known for its mischievous, inquisitive nature.
In December 2023, the two pandas were sent to China. Their handover was contractually agreed to between Germany and China, but was delayed by the pandemic.
See also
References
- 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.
- ^ "Berlin Zoo sends first giant pandas born in Germany to China". Oxford Mail. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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