The retirement life of the giant panda "Exquisite"

Introduction to the bear

Name: Qizhen

Age: 24 years old

Birthday: September 4, 1999

Current address: Hero Farm Park, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

A few things about “Qizhen”’s retirement life

The origin of the name “Qizhen”

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The name "Qizhen" is very legendary. When it was born, it was accidentally scratched by its mother. After the veterinarian's efforts to treat it, it was out of danger. Because it required 7 stitches during the treatment, it was named "Qizhen". It means very cherished and precious. Currently, the 24-year-old "Qizhen" is still healthy and lively under the careful care of his breeders, and is enjoying his own retirement life at the Hero Farm campus.

The daily life of the breeder taking care of "Qizhen"

The breeder said that "Qizhen" is basically not picky about food and likes to eat cornstarch, apples and carrots. "Qizhen" is in good health, and her appearance has basically remained unchanged as she gets older. She looks very energetic.

"Qi Zhen" who loves cleanliness

The breeder said that "Qi Zhen" is a giant panda that loves to be clean. He is always clean and has a bit of a mysophobia. . He also joked: "It's not like 'Freezing Point', where you get dirty at any time."

It's time for popular science!

What should we pay attention to when raising elderly giant pandas?

Keepers said that old giant pandas do not eat as much as mature giant pandas in terms of food intake. But I will still find ways to get the panda to eat more and give it good choices. Some giant pandas with bad teeth will be given bamboo powder to eat, but "Qizhen" is in good health and does not need to eat bamboo powder.

Raising of Elderly Giant Pandas Is work stressful?

Keepers said that taking care of elderly giant pandas is still very stressful. If you take care of young giant pandas and watch them climb up and down and do somersaults every day, you will also be happy together. The activity level of old giant pandas is not as much as that of young giant pandas.

Although he said he was under great pressure, during the filming of this film, the breeder never stopped busy and answered our interview questions briefly. From his daily work, we can see his full care and love for the elderly giant pandas.