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TORONTO, ON, January 20, 2016: Today, the Toronto Zoo released a new video highlighting the first 100 days for the giant panda cubs. The
100 day celebration follows an ancient Chinese tradition that when a
child reaches his or her 100th day of life, he or she has survived the
risky fragility of infancy and may be considered on track for a
successful future.
Er
Shun gave birth to these beautiful twin panda cubs on Tuesday, October
13, 2015. Born at only 187 grams and 115 grams, these tiny cubs have
grown from tiny, pink, hairless cubs to strong, fuzzy pandas with
distinctive black and white markings.
"The
Toronto Zoo is very honoured to be participating in the Global Giant
Panda Conservation Breeding Program and extremely proud of the births of
Canada's first giant panda cubs," said Mr. John Tracogna, Chief
Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo. “We are very grateful for the ongoing
partnerships with a number of institutions around the world who have
contributed to our success,” he added.
The
Toronto Zoo is hoping to introduce the panda cubs to the public in
mid-March. The Zoo would like to thank everyone for the outpouring
of support for these cubs and for following us on this incredible
journey.
"On
behalf of the Board of Management, I want to commend the Zoo staff and
particularly the giant panda keepers and the two giant panda specialists
from China for their outstanding expertise, dedication and ongoing
commitment to ensuring these precious cubs were given the best chance
for survival," said Raymond Cho, Chair.
The
Toronto Zoo would like to acknowledge the ongoing support from
Chongqing Zoo and Chengdu Panda Base of Giant Panda Breeding for their
expertise on raising baby pandas, and also for providing us with two
giant panda specialists whose knowledge and experience has been
invaluable during this time.
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