Move over, TikTok stars — these seven giant panda cubs just became China’s cutest Lunar New Year ambassadors! Born in 2023 at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center in Shaanxi Province, the fluffy squad made headlines by setting a birth record: four cubs arrived in twin pairs on the same day!
Weighing between 9kg and 12kg, the cubs are already showing big personalities. Some cling to their milk bottles like pros, while others need gentle encouragement from caretakers. Others? Born explorers — think ‘Indiana Jones meets bamboo enthusiast.’
‘They’re sending Lunar New Year blessings to everyone,’ said breeders, as the cubs tumbled playfully. ‘May the Year of the Dragon bring joy and prosperity!’
Fun fact: Qinling pandas are a rare subspecies with smaller frames and rounder faces. Conservation efforts here have helped boost their population — a win for wildlife lovers everywhere!
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Giant panda cubs in NW China 'extend New Year greetings' to people
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