HK’s panda twins now one-month-old

The giant panda twins, given birth to by Ocean Park’s Ying Ying, turned one-month-old on Saturday, with the park saying the cubs were growing remarkably fast.

The park said the sister, whose birth weight was 122g, now weighs in at 910g, while the brother has grown from 112g to 814g. Ocean Park has been referring to the two cubs as Elder Sister and Little Brother, but their official names are yet to be announced.

The park also noted that the cubs are starting to look like miniature pandas as their fur thickens, showing their signature black and white markings. They’re also getting better at regulating their body temperature, slowly adapting to life outside the incubator.

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

The park also noted that despite the cubs yet to see or hear, they sometimes let out loud squeals.

Meanwhile, the park said Ying Ying’s recovery is slower than that of younger mothers, especially since Ying Ying is the oldest first-time panda mother on record.

“It is estimated that she will need some time to regain her strength. She is now resting under the meticulous care of the caregiving team, who has specially adjusted her postpartum diet to replenish her nutrients and help her regain appetite and energy,” it said.