THIS WILL MAKE YOU FALL FOR PANDAS ALL OVER AGAIN!

TORONTO, ON, Thursday, October 5, 2017 - In 2003, scientists from Zoo Atlanta, Chengdu, and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding published a study that described trends in the behavior of giant panda cubs. Among other findings, this study confirmed that falling was a normal and expected part of the play of the giant panda cubs being reared by their mother. The researchers suggested that the natural play experiences of growing cubs with their mothers and siblings may significantly contribute to the panda cubs’ development into reproductively successful adults. In celebration of our giant panda cubs second birthday on October 13, 2017, we at the Toronto Zoo wanted to show you just how promising the development of Canada’s first giant panda cubs has been over the last 24 months. Don’t forget to come out to see the Giant Pandas before they leave for Calgary in March 2018!

The panda cubs continue to thrive and are a pair of very healthy and active youngsters that continue to tumble and fall multiple times each and every day. 🐼 #TOPandaCubs

Reference: R.J. Snyder et al., 2003.

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