Almost 100 days after Singapore welcomed its first giant panda cub , Kai Kai and Jia Jia’s baby will finally be given its name.
The 100-day mark celebration is customary in China, where the giant pandas hail from. As the most vulnerable period for both mother and baby pandas comes to a close, Mandai Wildlife Group’s panda care team is now preparing for the cub’s public debut.
The cub will be expected to join Jia Jia in her public exhibit early next year. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
At just over 6kg, the cub now weighs more than 30 times his birth weight. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
Currently weighing just over 6kg and measuring 67cm, the panda cub has grown out his baby teeth and developed crawl-walking skills that let him roam independently.
The cub’s gender was revealed back in September this year, as members of the public were invited to submit name suggestions.
Now, Singaporeans can look forward to the cub’s name-reveal sometime in December.
The panda care team is closely monitoring the cub's coordination. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
Jia Jia enjoying her daily ration of bamboo while her cub relaxes in the background. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
“We would like to thank the public for their help in the naming process, which received more than 64,000 votes,” said Mandai Wildlife Group’s Group CEO, Mike Barclay.
Having reviewed public submissions, the judging panel shortlisted the names 宏宏 (Hong Hong), 叻叻 (Le Le), 新乐 (Xin Le), 新阳 (Xin Yang) and 新缘 (Xin Yuan). Of the five, Kai Kai and Jia Jia’s baby will take the name with the highest number of public votes.
The cub will return to China after reaching maturity in two years. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
As the panda cub matures, River Wonders guests can expect to catch glimpses of him roaming the Giant Panda Forest in the coming weeks, Barclay added. “As he becomes more comfortable and independent, we expect him to join Jia Jia in her public exhibit from early next year.”
In preparation for his public debut, the park’s panda care team is conditioning the cub to be away from Jia Jia for longer periods of time. To help him adapt to different surroundings, the team is also introducing him to new environments while monitoring the development of his motor skills.
Born on Aug 14, Kai Kai and Jia Jia’s baby is set to return to China when he reaches full independence in about two years. Following which, he will join the rest of China’s breeding population.
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The 100-day mark celebration is customary in China, where the giant pandas hail from. As the most vulnerable period for both mother and baby pandas comes to a close, Mandai Wildlife Group’s panda care team is now preparing for the cub’s public debut.
The cub will be expected to join Jia Jia in her public exhibit early next year. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
At just over 6kg, the cub now weighs more than 30 times his birth weight. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
Currently weighing just over 6kg and measuring 67cm, the panda cub has grown out his baby teeth and developed crawl-walking skills that let him roam independently.
The cub’s gender was revealed back in September this year, as members of the public were invited to submit name suggestions.
Now, Singaporeans can look forward to the cub’s name-reveal sometime in December.
The panda care team is closely monitoring the cub's coordination. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
Jia Jia enjoying her daily ration of bamboo while her cub relaxes in the background. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
“We would like to thank the public for their help in the naming process, which received more than 64,000 votes,” said Mandai Wildlife Group’s Group CEO, Mike Barclay.
Having reviewed public submissions, the judging panel shortlisted the names 宏宏 (Hong Hong), 叻叻 (Le Le), 新乐 (Xin Le), 新阳 (Xin Yang) and 新缘 (Xin Yuan). Of the five, Kai Kai and Jia Jia’s baby will take the name with the highest number of public votes.
The cub will return to China after reaching maturity in two years. (Photo: Mandai Wildlife Group)
As the panda cub matures, River Wonders guests can expect to catch glimpses of him roaming the Giant Panda Forest in the coming weeks, Barclay added. “As he becomes more comfortable and independent, we expect him to join Jia Jia in her public exhibit from early next year.”
In preparation for his public debut, the park’s panda care team is conditioning the cub to be away from Jia Jia for longer periods of time. To help him adapt to different surroundings, the team is also introducing him to new environments while monitoring the development of his motor skills.
Born on Aug 14, Kai Kai and Jia Jia’s baby is set to return to China when he reaches full independence in about two years. Following which, he will join the rest of China’s breeding population.
Continue reading...