Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs near 3-month mark, entering exciting and playful phase
Ocean Park says pandas entering crucial stage of development in which they will become more active and explore their surroundings
Hong Kong’s panda cubs will soon turn three months old, reaching a new milestone and setting the stage for celebrations.
The pair, affectionately known as “Elder Sister” and “Younger Brother”, continue to capture the hearts of locals and panda enthusiasts alike.
One of the latest Instagram posts by Ocean Park shows mother Ying Ying cuddling “Younger Brother” and trying to relax, but the cub squirms around in his mother’s arms, delighting internet users who called for a video of mum with “Elder Sister” as well.
Another clip shows “Younger Brother” clinging onto his sister after she returns from a session with Ying Ying, which the park explained was due to the mother’s scent still lingering on the body of the elder twin.
The cubs’ eyes have now fully opened, but the pandas still rely on formula, hand fed by caretakers, for sustenance.
