Panda Cubs of Class 2022 at China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Made Their Debut

On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, the panda cubs of Class 2022 at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda made their first collective appearance at the Shenshuping Base in Wolong. Ten lively and adorable panda cubs sent their cutest New Year wishes to the Chinese people in a special way. This achievement is a result of the center’s focus on improving good births, excellent care, optimized breeding, and standardized management of giant panda breeding, further strengthening the foundation of giant panda conservation and research.

A group photo of staff members and the panda cubs [Photo by Li Chuanyou]

Panda cubs [Photo by Li Chuanyou]

A panda cub [Photo by Li Chuanyou]

In 2022, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda successfully bred a total of 13 cubs of 8 litters. According to Wei Rongping, an expert of the Center, "We currently have 10 baby pandas on display. The eldest among them is Bosi's baby, who is seven months old, while the youngest is Zhang Ka's baby, who is about five months old."

A panda cub [Photo by Li Chuanyou]

Through the years, the giant panda, exclusively found in China, has captured the hearts of people worldwide, especially children, with its adorable appearance and unique ecological habits, making it a renowned animal celebrity. In order to protect this precious species, the Chinese government embarked on the path of giant panda protection in the 1950s and 1960s. Through efforts such as habitat protection, legislation, scientific reinforcement, technological research, and international and domestic cooperation and exchanges, China has made remarkable achievements in giant panda protection.

The group photo of a staff member and a panda cub [Photo by Li Chuanyou]

Panda cubs [Photo by Li Chuanyou]

In the new phase of the new journey, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda will uphold the principles of protection and research with equal emphasis. Building upon the existing achievements in scientific and technological innovation, particularly in the field of giant panda breeding, the center will focus on scientific and technological breakthroughs, strengthen technological upgrading and application, and strive to achieve even more significant outcomes, so as to promote the establishment of comprehensive platforms for giant panda research, monitoring and nature education, and support the construction of Giant Panda National Park, making greater contributions to the modernization drive of harmonious coexistence between human and nature.