Do you know the fun facts about panda Fei Yun (飞云/Feiyun)? This charming little panda was born on July 30, 2010, at the Ya'an Bifengxia base. She is a giant panda who has won over the public with her sweet yet bold and independent nature. Affectionately nicknamed "Fat Yun" for her chubby and irresistible appearance, Fei Yun hides a fierce and combative personality behind that adorable face. Known for her demanding late-night snacks and the decisive way she punches through doors, Fei Yun stands out for her great spirit and lively energy. Also nicknamed the "Giant Panda Barbie," thanks to her unique charm, she has also gained popularity among celebrities by starring in the TV series "Big Wedding Storm." Meanwhile, Fei Yun fiercely protects her food, maintaining her status as a true treasure at the Dalian Forest Zoo.
Curiosities about the panda Fei Yun: personal details
- Name: Fei Yun (飞云)
- Meaning of the name: The floating cloud
- Nicknames: Hamster Yun (仓鼠云), Fat Yun (肥云, because of his adorable appearance and chubby figure)
- Type: Female
- Date of birth: July 30, 2010 (Leo)
- Place of birth: Ya'an Bifengxia Base of the China Center for Giant Panda Conservation and Research
- Lineage Number: 774
- Father: Lu Lu (芦芦)
- Mother: Fei Fei (妃妃)
- Brothers: Le Sheng (乐生), Jing Jing (晶晶), Feng Yi (凤仪), Ao Yun (奥运), Yun Tao (云涛), Bing Qing (冰清), Yi Yun (怡云), Qing Cheng (青城)
The meaning of the name and the character
Among the curiosities about the panda Fei Yun, the most fascinating are linked to her name. Fei Yun means "the floating cloud," and her most common nicknames include "Hamster Yun" (仓鼠云) and "Fat Yun" (肥云), attributed to her rounded shape and amiable personality. A female born under the sign of Leo, she is the daughter of Lu Lu (芦芦) and Fei Fei (妃妃). She has several siblings, including Le Sheng (乐生), Jing Jing (晶晶), Feng Yi (凤仪), Ao Yun (奥运), Yun Tao (云涛), Bing Qing (冰清), Yi Yun (怡云), and Qing Cheng (青城).
One of her most beloved traits is her passion for late-night snacking, which has made her go viral on social media: she's often seen lounging at the window of her enclosure, sweetly begging for an extra meal. Despite her cute appearance, Fei Yun is very determined and has demonstrated a strong temperament, such as when she bit Jin Hu (金虎), another panda at the zoo, through the gate, demonstrating her extraordinary strength. Her relationship with Jin Hu is complex, alternating between moments of shyness and minor clashes.
The story
Fei Yun is also known as "Princess Six" for her boldness. On one occasion, she managed to break down a heavy door and calmly wait for the keeper to feed her, leading to the addition of six iron locks to her enclosure, a tribute to her strength and boldness. In addition to her character and personal history, Fei Yun has transcended the confines of the zoo to enter the world of entertainment, playing "Beibei" in the television series "Big Wedding Storm," thus increasing her popularity and attracting the attention of even the general public. Fei Yun is an unrestrained foodie, capable of consuming up to 13 kilograms of bamboo every day. She spends much of her time feeding and resting, thus becoming a robust specimen weighing approximately 136 kilograms. This large appetite combined with a sweet personality has earned her the affectionate nickname "Fat Yun.".
As a cub, Fei Yun appeared healthy and full of vitality. She is Fei Fei's sixth child, and from the very beginning, she stood out for her lively spirit, which won over everyone who met her. In September 2012, Fei Yun was transferred to the Dalian Forest Zoo along with companions Jin Hu and Miao Yin (妙音), where she quickly earned the public's affection, becoming one of the "Three Treasures of Dalian." In 2015, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India, Fei Yun and Jin Hu were selected as potential goodwill ambassadors for a mission to Indonesia. However, due to a tsunami, the project was canceled, and the panda continued to live her happy and playful life at the Dalian Zoo.