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Xin Xin gives birth to a cub @ SWARC

Posted by Jeroen Jacobs | Date: 2013 09 06 | In: Research Center for the Qinling Giant Panda

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Xin Xin gave birth to a cub at SWARC on July 18, 2013 after a 123-day pregnancy. The cub weighed 192 grams at birth and was the 14th panda born at the Shaanxi Rare Wild Animals Rescue and Breeding Research Center.

Experts at the center said the panda cub has already adapted to its new environment after several critical stages under the care of her mother and center staff.

In order to raise public awareness about wild animal protection, the center, together with the Shaanxi Association of Forest Culture, initiated a panda naming program soliciting name ideas from the public. The center has also encouraged individuals or groups to adopt the cub with donations.

The cub made its debut on September 5.

Source: http://english.sina.com/china/2013/0905/625739.html

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