Hong Kong’s giant panda twins to be taken out of incubators in 2 weeks, Ocean Park says

Published: 2:07pm, 14 Sep 2024Updated: 3:07pm, 14 Sep 2024

Hong Kong’s twin giant panda cubs will be able to leave their incubators in two weeks, as their fur thickens and the pair gets better at regulating their body temperatures.

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Ocean Park also revealed that the twins, unable to see or eat yet, turned one month on Saturday, with the female now weighing 910 grams, up from 122 grams at birth, and the male growing from 112 to 814 grams.

“They’re spending less time in their incubators, and in about two weeks, they’ll be ready to do away with the incubators,” the park said. “The animal care team also prepared a cot so that the cubs can enjoy more bedtime adventures.

“They’re constantly wriggling and playing on their bed, and sometimes they even let out a loud squeal.”

The park added that the bonding time with their mother, Ying Ying, was “heartwarming” as she proved to be a natural, despite being the oldest first-time giant panda mum.

Ying Ying the giant panda gave birth to twin cubs on August 15. Photo: Ocean Park
Ying Ying the giant panda gave birth to twin cubs on August 15. Photo: Ocean Park

  

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