A 4-month-old giant panda cub has made history as the youngest ever filmed in the wild using infrared cameras in Sichuan Province’s Baiyang Nature Reserve! Captured on February 29 and March 2, the fuzzy duo was spotted trekking through snow-blanketed forests – a heartwarming sight for the typically solitary species.
Rangers confirmed the footage from two cameras 500 meters apart shows the same pair, with the cub sticking close to its mother like a real-life Bambi moment . This discovery offers scientists rare insights into panda parenting and early cub behavior in their natural habitat.
Giant pandas, China’s beloved national treasure, remain endangered with only 1,864 in the wild. Every cub sighting sparks hope for conservation efforts!
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Panda cub spotted following its mother in the wild in SW China
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