Giant Panda Cubs Update Week 12
Photo credit: Toronto Zoo
Photo credit: Toronto Zoo
TORONTO, ON, Friday, January 8, 2016: Our giant panda cubs are now 12 weeks old! Both are now over 3.5 kg and continue to develop in size and strength. As the cubs continue to grow, the keepers have noted they have started the teething process. We were actually able to capture evidence of this as seen in a quick video of one of our cubs yawning.
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Both cubs are still with mom, Er Shun, in the maternity den which is not viewable to the public. Toronto Zoo continues to be involved in a collaborative research project involving multiple accredited zoos to understand giant panda reproductive biology.
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Media Information:
Please note, Er Shun and the giant panda cubs are not on exhibit and media are not permitted in the maternity area of the Giant Panda Exhibit. Toronto Zoo staff will provide updates, photos and video as they become available.
Toronto Zoo Media Contacts:
Cynthia Shipley, Manager of Public Relations and Events
cshipley@torontozoo.ca or #416-258-1760
Amanda Chambers, Supervisor of Public Relations and Events
achambers@torontozoo.ca or #647-625-4369.
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