Xiao Liwu

Xiao Liwu as a cub, May 2013

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.

Xiao Liwu as an adult, February 2016

He was named on November 13, 2012.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "It's a boy! San Diego Zoo's newest panda cub". CBS News. 7 September 2012.
  2. ^ "It's Official! San Diego Panda Cub Gets a Name". www.lifescience.com. 13 November 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2013.