Very few pandas are born each year, but even fewer of the fragile cubs stay alive. That’s why zookeepers say it’s a “miracle” after a panda gave birth to a healthy set of triplets, who have now survived over two weeks and are reportedly doing well.
The cubs, which weighed 83 grams, 90 grams, and 122 grams, respectively, at birth, are thought to be the only living panda triplets in the world. The 12-year-old mother, Juxiao whose name means “chrysanthemum smile” gave birth to the adorable cubs on July 29 in China’s Chimelong Safari Park in the southern city of Guangzhou. The delivery took four hours, said Dong Guixin, the manager of the park.
“After nearly half a month under the care of the mother, the babies are very healthy,” China Daily reported Dong as saying.
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