Panda Watch: Hong Kong's Panda Cubs Approach 70 Days with Unique Traits

Panda Garden Update: Hong Kong's Adorable Cubs Approaching Milestone

Panda Garden is thrilled to share insights on Hong Kong's panda cubs as they near the significant milestone of 70 days old. The latest observations reveal that their tails are starting to grow rounder, a change that marks their maturation. Ocean Park has showcased that the length of newborn cubs' tails can comprise one-fifth of their total body length, but this proportion shifts dramatically in adulthood.

Distinct Personalities Emerge in the Cubs

As these twins grow, intriguing personality differences are surfacing. Zookeeper Elke Wu noted that Elder Sister displays versatile traits, with her black eye patches resembling eyeliner, while Little Brother's eyes are characterized by rounder patches. Furthermore, Elder Sister tends to be more gentle and quiet, contrasting with the louder and more vocal Little Brother.

Public Introduction Timeline

Howard Chuk Hau-chung, Ocean Park's head of zoological operations, is optimistic that the pandas will be ready to interact with the public by welcoming them around six months, coinciding with the Lunar New Year of 2025. Long-time practices vary worldwide, as seen with the recent debut of two cubs at the Berlin Zoo five weeks prior.

Observations from Other Locations

Notably, both Meng Meng in Berlin and Le Le in Singapore have set different benchmarks for cub reveal timelines. Meng Meng's talents as a mother have led to successful interactions while recent innovations at Singapore's River Safari have showcased Le Le's gradual acclimatization to public view.

• Current weights: Elder Sister is 2.7kg, while Little Brother is 2.54kg.
• Previous twins born at Berlin Zoo: Pit and Paule debuted at five months in 2020.
• Xiang Xiang from Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo was showcased to her audience at six months, using a lottery system to manage visits.

This ongoing watch offers an extraordinary glimpse into the lives of these beloved cubs, setting a prominent spotlight on global panda care and development.