2025年11月24日14時30分，33歲的雄性大熊貓“高高”因病去世，消息一經發布，立即引發公眾廣泛關注和悼念。高高的一生充滿傳奇色彩，也見證中國大熊貓保護工作的點滴成就。

高高的生平背景頗具故事性。牠於1993年4月6日在四川寶興野外被救護，推測出生於1992年9月。2003年，高高被送往美國聖迭戈動物園生活，並在2018年11月1日回國。由於年事已高，高高患有高血壓、心臟病等老年疾病，回國後由中國大熊貓保護研究中心提供專業、細緻的護理。

在病情發展方面，2025年11月22日，高高出現食欲不振和腹部脹氣等症狀，經過藥物治療後，狀態略有好轉。然而，23日進行的CT檢查顯示其肺部存在炎症、胸腔積液以及其他臟器病變。儘管經過24小時密切監護與多方治療，24日高高仍突然出現後肢無力、呼吸困難的症狀，最終搶救無效，宣告離世。

高高在公眾心中有著特殊地位，網友親切地稱牠為“高姥爺”。由於牠曾三次嘗試放歸野外未成功，甚至被戲稱為“執著考編”，可見其堅韌與特殊性格深受喜愛。消息發布後，無論是網友還是工作人員，都紛紛表達哀悼之情，祝願牠“在潘達星無憂無慮”。官方也發文緬懷，稱高高的傳奇一生“沉澱為永恆的溫暖記憶”。

高高的33歲相當於人類的百歲高齡。中國大熊貓保護研究中心曾以專業護理延長其晚年生命，最終高高安詳離世，彰顯了自然規律的力量，同時也見證人類對珍稀物種保護的努力與情感。

At 2:30 p.m. on November 24, 2025, the 33-year-old male giant panda “Gao Gao” passed away due to illness, immediately drawing widespread public attention and mourning. Gao Gao’s life was legendary and reflected the dedication and achievements of China’s giant panda conservation efforts.

Gao Gao’s life story was remarkable. He was rescued from the wild in Baoxing, Sichuan, on April 6, 1993, and was estimated to have been born in September 1992. In 2003, he was sent to the San Diego Zoo in the United States, and later returned to China on November 1, 2018. Due to his advanced age, Gao Gao suffered from hypertension, heart disease, and other age-related illnesses, and received professional and meticulous care from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda after his return.

Regarding his health, on November 22, 2025, Gao Gao began showing symptoms of loss of appetite and abdominal bloating. Although his condition slightly improved after medication, a CT scan on November 23 revealed inflammation in his lungs, pleural effusion, and other organ issues. Despite 24 hours of close monitoring and combined treatments, on November 24 he suddenly developed weakness in his hind limbs and difficulty breathing, and rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Gao Gao held a special place in the hearts of the public, affectionately nicknamed “Grandpa Gao” by netizens. Having unsuccessfully attempted to be reintroduced into the wild three times, he was humorously called the “persistent examinee,” reflecting his resilience and beloved personality. Following the news of his passing, both netizens and staff expressed deep condolences, wishing him to “live carefree on Panda Planet.” Official statements also commemorated him, describing his legendary life as “an eternal, warm memory.”

At 33 years old, Gao Gao’s age was equivalent to a human centenarian. The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda had provided professional care to extend his later years. His peaceful passing underscores the natural course of life while also bearing witness to humanity’s commitment and emotional investment in protecting endangered species.