Le Le, the giant panda who returned to China from Singapore in early 2024, has adapted to life back home with remarkable success, with a weight exceeding 130 kilograms.
The five-year-old panda arrived at the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda on January 16, 2024, at the age of two. After a month in quarantine, he was introduced to his new enclosure, shared with twin pandas Qing Zai and Qing Bao. The social setting helped Le Le adapt quickly to his new surroundings.
"Le Le has been doing very well since he came back to the Dujiangyan Base. He has a good appetite for bamboo and supplement food. When the weather is cooler, he's very active outdoors. His weight has been steadily increasing and has now surpassed 130 kilograms," said his breeder Liao Youping.
In April 2025, Le Le moved into his own "house" -- a spacious yard with both outdoor and indoor areas. Known for his refined lifestyle, Le Le often leans against the doorway to catch the cool air from inside while eating bamboo shoots on hot days.
"Recently, the weather has been quite hot. He usually takes an exercise outside in the morning. Around 10:00, we turn on the air conditioner, and Le Le usually stays indoors," said Liao.
This August, Le Le celebrated his fifth birthday with a special treat prepared by his caretakers.
From a cute little cub to a healthy, handsome young panda, Le Le has blossomed in his homeland, proving that home is truly where the heart -- and the bamboo -- is.
Giant panda Le Le adapts to life back home in Sichuan
