The World's Oldest Giant Panda Celebrates 38th Birthday

Equivalent to 110-150 years in human age
Panda, a vulnerable species classified as level 3 endangered

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] The world's oldest giant panda 'Xinxing' celebrated its 38th birthday on the 16th, Xinhua News Agency reported on the 17th (local time). Xinxing, a female, is equivalent to 110-150 years old in human age.

Born in the wild in Baoxing County, Sichuan Province in 1982, Xinxing was moved to Chongqing Zoo in 1983. Xinxing began breeding in 1992 and has given birth to a total of 10 cubs. Xinhua News Agency explained that as of the end of last year, Xinxing's descendants total 153 and are located in China, the United States, Japan, Canada, and other countries.

Xinhua News Agency reported on the 17th (local time) that the world's oldest giant panda celebrated its 38th birthday. The female panda, Xin Xing, is equivalent to 110 to 150 years old in human age. Photo by Xinhua Net

Yun Yanqiang, panda technology officer at Chongqing Zoo, said, "There are fewer than 30 pandas worldwide that live beyond 30 years," and "Currently, there are not many pandas over 30 years old."

The Chongqing Zoo stated, "Except for high blood pressure, Xinxing's physical condition is relatively good, and her movements are still agile."

Currently, there are about 1,800 giant pandas left worldwide. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the giant panda as a 'vulnerable' species, the third level among five stages of endangered species.

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