TORONTO, ON, Wednesday, December 9, 2015:
The giant panda cubs' eyes are now partially open! This milestone can
take place anywhere between six to eight weeks of age.
They are
sensitive to both light and dark, but do not have any resolution yet.
Not only are their eyes opening, but their vocalizations are becoming
stronger each day, developing from what once was a quiet squeak to what
can now be described as a stronger squawk.
Both cubs continue to grow,
with their last weights both being over 2,000 grams and they average 48
centimetres in length from the tip of their head to tip of the tail!
CLICK HERE to watch the latest video of our giant panda cubs.
Photo credit: Toronto Zoo
Photo credit: Toronto Zoo
This is still a very
critical time for these cubs. Both Er Shun and the cubs will remain in
the maternity den which is not viewable to the public however, Er Shun
periodically has access to her day room to promote exercise and to give
her a chance to eat her bamboo.
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