[Explanation] On August 16, the old birthday star of the panda world and the oldest existing captive giant panda "Xinxing" ushered in its 38th birthday, and Chongqing Zoo specially organized a birthday party for it.
[Explanation] The reporter saw at the scene that tourists and staff made a birthday cake for "Xinxing" with more than ten kinds of ingredients including watermelon, apples and bamboo shoots. Despite the hot weather, "Xinxing" climbed onto the "dining table" under the temptation of delicious food and began to feast on it. Although "Xinxing" doesn't eat much, he has a good appetite. The tourists were very happy to see the "new star" still bright and clear and appetite. After enjoying the perfect meal, "Xinxing" slowly walked back to the cage and began to enjoy the coolness and rest.
[Explanation] It is understood that the giant panda "Xinxing" was born in the wild in Baoxing, Sichuan Province in August 1982. In 1983, "Xin Xing" and her mother went missing. When "Xin Xing" was rescued in the field by rescuers, he was covered with mud and his body was relatively weak. Later, "Xinxing" came to Chongqing Zoo and named it "Xinxing", which means the star of hope. Under the care of the team of breeders, "Xinxing" has become the oldest existing captive panda in the world.
[Concurrent] Yin Yanqiang, Head of Panda Technology at Chongqing Zoo
We make adjustments to its feed mix at any time according to its physical condition and mental state. Under normal circumstances, it has three to four nurses.
[Explanation] The breeder told reporters that there are less than 30 giant pandas in the world with a lifespan of more than 30 years. The 38-year-old "new star" is equivalent to the human age of 110-140.
[Concurrent] Yin Yanqiang, Head of Panda Technology at Chongqing Zoo
The average life span of wild giant pandas is relatively low. The average age of giant pandas is in their teens, and the number of giant pandas raised can reach their twenties.
[Explanation] In the "Panda Kingdom", the "Xinxing" family of "Mao Ding Prosperous" has an extremely important position. As of the end of 2019, there are 153 descendants of "Xin Xing" living in Canada, the United States and Chinese Taipei. , Hong Kong, Chengdu, Shanghai and other places.
[Explanation] Nowadays, "Xinxing" and 12 juniors are living in Chongqing Zoo, enjoying the happy life of "Four Generations in the Same Garden".
Reporter Jia Nan from Chongqing
Editor in charge: [Tao Guangxiong]