Xiao Qi Ji

Xiao Qi Ji
Xiao Qi Ji at the Smithsonian National Zoo in August 2021.
SpeciesGiant panda
SexMale
Born (2020-08-21) August 21, 2020 (age 4)
National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C., United States
ResidenceNational Zoological Park, Washington, D.C.
Parent(s)Mei Xiang, Tian Tian
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Named afterLittle Miracle

Xiao Qi Ji (simplified Chinese: 小奇迹; traditional Chinese: 小奇蹟; pinyin: Xiǎo Qíjì, meaning "little miracle") is a male giant panda cub who was born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on August 21, 2020.[1][2][3][4] The fourth surviving cub of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, Xiao Qi Ji is a result of an artificial insemination of Mei Xiang on March 22, 2020. Xiao Qi Ji is the youngest brother of Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei.

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  2. ^ "National Zoo's panda cub named Xiao Qi Ji, or 'Little Miracle'". NBC News. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  3. ^ "National Zoo reveals panda cub's name: Xiao Qi Ji, meaning 'Little Weird Miracle'". Washington Post. Associated Press. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  4. ^ Hauser, Christine (2020-11-23). "The National Zoo's Panda Cub Has a Name: Xiao Qi Ji". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-06.