On July 2^nd, 2024, Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park (Chimelong) announced that Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets, successfully gave birth to a female cub in the early hours of June 18th in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. The newborn panda has been a source of delight for everyone.

As of July 1^st, the baby panda's weight has reached 423.5 grams, a gain of 245.5 grams since birth. The cub now sports white fur over its pink skin, with its eyes, ears, shoulders, and limbs starting to turn black. The adorable sight of the cub trying to roll over has charmed everyone.

At 3:38 AM on June 18^th, Chimelong's panda care team celebrated the arrival of Meng Meng's cub after 128 days of pregnancy. The cub, weighing 178 grams at birth, had a robust cry and showed all signs of good health.

Meng Meng quickly adapted to her new role as a mother, gently cradling her baby and carrying it in her mouth when needed. In the first few weeks, especially the first week, Meng Meng stayed by her cub's side almost constantly, often forgoing food and water to care for her newborn.

Chimelong's care team conducts daily health checks on the cub, meticulously recording its growth data. By July 1st, the cub had grown to 423.5 grams, a gain of 245.5 grams since birth. The cub now sports white fur over its pink skin, with its eyes, ears, shoulders, and limbs starting to turn black.

Meng Meng, the only female among the world's only giant panda triplets, has always been under special care and was previously included in China's national panda breeding program. 

In March 2024, caretakers from Chimelong's care team noticed an increase in Meng Meng's appetite and overall good spirits. By mid-May, her movements became cautious, and her activity level decreased, indicating impending labor. Then a comfortable "delivery room" was prepared for her.

The first week to the first month after birth is critical. The care team monitors the cub continuously, noting its feeding, bowel movements, and sleep patterns. They also pay close attention to its cries and Meng Meng's behavior to prevent any accidental harm to the cub.

Thanks to the meticulous care and scientific approach of the Chimelong care team, Meng Meng is recovering well postpartum, and her cub is also thriving.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

全球唯一大熊猫三胞胎老大“萌萌”顺利产仔！

记者7月2日从广州长隆野生动物世界获悉，全球唯一大熊猫三胞胎中的老大“萌萌”已于6月18日凌晨顺利产下一胎雌性幼仔，新生“熊宝”，备受宠爱。

截至7月1日，熊猫宝宝体重已达423.5克，较出生时增重245.5克。目前，粉色皮肤上长出了白色的绒毛，眼圈、耳朵、肩带、前后肢都已经开始变成黑色，一个小翻身就萌倒了所有人。

6月18日凌晨3点3 8分，长隆野生动物世界里的熊猫保育团队迎来了好消息。大熊猫“萌萌”在怀孕128天后，顺利产下一胎雌性幼仔，幼仔体重达到178克，小仔出生后叫声嘹亮、外观正常，健康状况良好。

小仔出生后，“萌萌”很快就适应了妈妈的身份，马上把幼仔轻轻叼起来，拥入怀中，需要移动的时候就衔在嘴里。在幼仔出生后的前几周，大熊猫妈妈“萌萌”几乎寸步不离地照顾着孩子，特别是第一周，甚至为照顾孩子能不吃不喝。

长隆野生动物世界的保育团队每天对幼仔进行体检，详细记录各生长数据。截至7月1日，熊猫宝宝体重已达423.5克，较出生时增重245.5克，粉色皮肤上长出了白色的绒毛，眼圈、耳朵、肩带、前后肢都已经开始变成黑色。

据了解，作为全球唯一大熊猫三胞胎中的唯一雌性，“萌萌”一直都受到重点关注，此前就入选了国家大熊猫繁育计划。

长隆保育团队表示，今年3月中上旬，在保育员观察到“萌萌”食欲增加，精神良好。到5月中旬发现萌萌有行动变得小心，活动逐渐减少、食欲减退的表现后，我们就为它准备了舒适的“产房”。

据介绍，幼仔诞生的前一周到满月最为关键，一刻都不能脱离观察。保育团队会随时记录幼仔状态，例如进食、排便和是否入睡等行为，甚至连叫声也会特别留意，时刻观察 “萌萌”的状态，以防其不小心调整姿态时对小仔造成伤害。

目前，在长隆保育团队科学精细、无微不至的照料下，“萌萌”得到了良好的产后恢复，幼仔也在茁壮成长。

文｜记者 黎存根 通讯员 邓泳怡
图｜受访者提供
翻译｜赵凡