Chinese name | 梦圆 |
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Nickname | Paule [1] |
Born | August 31, 2019 |
Meng Yuan ( Chinese: 梦圆; lit. 'Fulfilled dream'), [2] nicknamed Paule, is a male giant panda [3] born on August 31, 2019, in the Berlin Zoo in Germany. [4] Its parents are Sichuan-born [5] Jiao Qing and Meng Meng. [6] They are on lease from China for a provisional period of 15 years. [7]
Meng Yuan and its twin Meng Xiang were the first giant pandas ever born in Germany. [8] Meng Yuan is 48 minutes younger than Meng Xiang and is known for its mischievous, inquisitive nature. [9]
In December 2023, the two pandas were sent to China. [10]