"The baby is starting to hold its head up and crawl..."
Everland, operated by Samsung C&T's resort division, has shared an update on its baby panda, born through natural breeding, as it reaches 50 days old on July 23.
The baby panda was born on June 3 at Panda World to mother Aibao and father Lubao. It is the fourth female giant panda born in South Korea, following Fu Bao in 2020 and twins Ruibao and Huibao in 2023.
◆ Eyes Open and Crawling; Weight Increased 13 Times Since Birth
According to Everland, the baby panda now weighs 2.3 kg, a remarkable increase from its birth weight of 171 grams, marking a growth of about 13 times in just 50 days.
The panda's development is progressing well. It has recently opened both eyes and is beginning to hold its head up. As its fur sheds and its black markings become more distinct, the panda is starting to crawl on the ground.
Currently, mother Aibao is in good health. Everland's zookeepers, Kang Cheol-won and Song Young-gwan, along with veterinary staff and experts from the China Panda Protection Research Center, are providing close care for the baby.
◆ Name Contest Received Over 10,000 Entries; Final Selection Process Under Review
The response to the online name contest has been enthusiastic. From July 13 to 19, Everland conducted a nationwide name contest via YouTube, Instagram, and Naver Cafe, receiving over 10,000 entries. The park is currently reviewing the selection process and announcement timing based on the collected suggestions.
Zookeeper Kang Cheol-won stated, "Thanks to mother Aibao's devoted care and the zookeepers' attention, the baby is growing healthily. We hope for continued interest and support for the little one’s growth."
Meanwhile, the baby panda's growth process will be continuously shared through Everland's platforms, including Pupa TV on YouTube, blogs, and the Naver Cafe 'Zootopia.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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