Ocean Park's Panda Watch: Updates on Nutrition, Growth, and Care for Hong Kong’s Baby Panda Twins
Pandamonium at Ocean Park: Cubs’ Nutrition Meets Critically Growing Needs
As the baby panda twins make strides in growth, the focus on their nutrition becomes paramount. Ying Ying, their mother, has been attentive yet faces challenges producing adequate milk.
Feeding Procedures for Panda Cubs
- Cubs fed six times a day
- Each feeding consists of up to 10ml of milk
- Colostrum is essential for survival and growth
According to the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Foundation, colostrum provides critical immune benefits. Experts emphasize that panda mothers produce nutrient-rich milk following birth. The formula helps supplement Ying Ying’s milk deficiency, underscoring the importance of proper nutrition.
Growth Observations
- Big Sister weighs 328 grams
- Little Brother weighs 278 grams
The growth of the cubs includes the development of black patches weeks after birth. With careful monitoring, the park aims to integrate a balanced diet including pand-specific formula and bamboo. As they grow, caretakers shift strategies to introduce solid food, such as bamboo shoots.
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