Berlin experiences another panda excitement: Meng Meng, the female panda, gives birth to new offspring.
The two newborns, reminiscent of giant panda cubs, are thriving under the round-the-clock affectionate attention of their mother and a seasoned medical team, the zoo communicated. "I'm at ease knowing they entered the world in good health," elaborated zoo head, Andreas Knieriem. "Given the minuscule population of around 2,000 adult giant pandas in the wild, every newborn adds considerable impact to the conservation efforts for this endangered species."
As is common with large bear offspring, the twins arrived in the world "almost hairless, deaf, blind, and with rosy hues," the zoo shared. Measuring a mere 14 centimeters in length, their gender remains undetermined. Moreover, the zoo issued a word of caution. The first few days post birth are particularly challenging for pandas, with high mortality rates: "Now, we keep our fingers crossed for these crucial initial days."
The zoo's communication highlighted that the following newborn giant panda cubs are benefiting from their mother's care and the medical team's constant attention. Due to the delicate nature of pandas during their early days, ensuring the twins overcome the high mortality rates in their first few days is paramount.
