Mei Sheng

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Mei Sheng (

Hua Mei and the brother of Su Lin, Zhen Zhen, Yun Zi, and Xiao Liwu.[1]

Mei Sheng was sent to China on November 5, 2007. He was reported to have arrived safely at the Wolong National Nature Reserve on November 8, 2007.[2]

After the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Mei Sheng was relocated to Bifengxia Panda Base, just outside Ya'an, where, in May 2009, he successfully copulated with a female giant panda, Ying Ying.[3] Ying Ying's female cub, born August 26, and named Shu Qing, was sired by either Mei Sheng or another male, Lu Lu.

References

  1. ^ "Meet the Pandas". San Diego Zoo. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013.
  2. ^ Chan, Royston (2007-11-07). "Home is where the heart is for "Born in USA" panda". Reuters India.
  3. ^ Hall, Suzanne (2009-05-14). "Gao Gao grandbabies?". San Diego Zoo. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012.

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