China News Service, Chengdu, July 29 (Wu Daifu and Wang Chun) The China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center announced on the evening of the 28th that the center's giant panda "Mei Qian" was in Wolong Walnut at 11:48 am on July 27. A cub was born in Pingji Estate.
The mother and child are safe and stable after delivery.
A newborn cub of the giant panda "Mei Qian".
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Giant panda experts check the newborn cubs.
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According to reports, in March this year, the giant panda "Mei Qian" entered the estrus period and successfully completed natural mating. In late June, pregnancy behaviors such as reduced food and increased activity occurred. On the evening of July 26, a labor response appeared. The cub was born smoothly at 11:48 on the same day.
Upon inspection, the cub is female, weighing 249 grams, which has created a new record for the heaviest birth weight of a giant panda cub in captivity in the world.
The staff disinfects the newborn cubs.
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According to Wu Daifu, the head of the Walnut Ping Base of the China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center, all indicators of the newborn cubs are normal. The giant panda "Mei Qian" is very maternal. He hugs the baby tightly in his arms and is good at taking care of the baby.
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The giant panda "Mei Qian" is with her newborn baby.
Photo courtesy of China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center