ジャイアントパンダの近況［73］、「シンシン」とその子どもの近況［14］

ジャイアントパンダの近況［73］、「シンシン」とその子どもの近況［14］
　└─ 2021/08/24

　As previously announced, Giant Panda Shin Shin gave birth to two cubs on June 23, 2021. We would like to provide the following information regarding Ri Ri, Xiang Xiang, Shin Shin, and their offspring.

Recent updates on Ri Ri and Xiang Xiang

Both Ri Ri and Xiang Xiang are in good health. Due to the continued high temperatures, they are mainly spending time indoors, and their behavior is following a typical summer pattern of increased resting time and decreased feeding time.

Their diet mainly consists of bamboo and dwarf bamboo species such as Moso bamboo, Madake bamboo, and Shino bamboo, along with panda dumplings, pellets, carrots, and apples, which are given as needed.

On August 19th, Xiang Xiang broke an acrylic panel in her enclosure, but her health was not affected. We have been carefully monitoring Xiang Xiang's condition since then, and no particular effects have been observed (Ueno Zoo 's official tweet from that day).

As of August 15, 2021, Ri Ri's weight was 141.6 kg and Xiang Xiang's weight was 89.8 kg.


Xiang Xiang (Date of photo: August 23, 2021)	Lily (Date of photo: August 23, 2021)

Shinshin's current situation

Shin Shin is currently staying indoors, away from public view. She appears to be in good health and is calmly taking care of her cubs.

They are mainly fed bamboo and dwarf bamboo such as Moso bamboo, Shino bamboo, and Madake bamboo, and they also readily eat carrots, panda dumplings, and apples as supplementary foods.

Until now, Shinshin had been raising her young in the birthing room, but as Take's feeding needs have increased, the birthing room has become too small. Therefore, starting August 18th, she has begun using the private room next to the birthing room not only during the day but also at night.

Currently, the cub (#1, male) is spending time with Shinshin, and the cub (#2, female) is in an incubator.

Because Shin Shin prioritizes raising her puppies, she does not undergo weight measurements.

Recent updates on children

Both dogs are in good health and their weight is increasing steadily.

While Shin Shin is taking care of one calf, the other is being cared for in an incubator. The calf being held by its mother is drinking breast milk from her udder, while the calf in the incubator is being fed formula.

*The baby that was taken out on June 23rd after birth and placed in an incubator is referred to as "Baby (#1, male)," and the baby that Shin Shin was holding after birth is referred to as "Baby (#2, female)."
*The interval between changes was initially about 5 days, depending on the child's condition, but as the child has grown older, the interval has been extended to about 10 days.

Physical examination and measurements
　Child (#1)
Health condition: Good
Gender: Male
Weight: 124g (Measurement date: June 23rd, 0 days old)
3,104g (Measurement date: August 23rd, 61 days old)
3,159g (Measurement date: August 24th, 62 days old)
Body length: 13.4 cm (Measurement date: June 23rd, 0 days old)
43.5cm (Measurement date: August 15th, 53 days old)

　Child (#2)
Health condition: Good
Gender: Female
Weight: 146g (Measurement date: June 24th, 1 day old)
3,036g (Measurement date: August 23rd, 61 days old)
3,245g (Measurement date: August 24th, 62 days old)
Body length: 15.0 cm (Measurement date: June 24th, 1 day old)
44.0 cm (Measurement date: August 15th, 53 days old)

*Physical measurements will be conducted irregularly as they are taken when changing children.

Message from Ueno Zoo

We will continue to monitor Shinshin and the child's health and behavior 24 hours a day. We will also conduct physical examinations and measurements of the child as needed, but the timing of these will be irregular.

Additionally, to allow Shin Shin to focus on raising her cubs, the "Panda Forest" exhibit West Garden has been closed since June 23rd. Consequently, the male panda, Ri Ri, will also be unavailable for viewing for a while. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our visitors, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

You can see Xiang Xiang at East Garden panda enclosure.

Shinshin's offspring (Top: #2, female; Bottom: #1, male; 61 days old)
(Date of photo: August 23, 2021)


Shinshin's offspring (#1, male, 61 days old) (Date of photo: August 23, 2021)	Shinshin's offspring (#2, female, 61 days old) (Date of photo: August 23, 2021)

[Video] Some audio is included.
About the twins in the video

0:24～1:09	The child with Shinshin	#1 Male
1:12～1:18	Child in a bucket	#1 Male
1:19～1:26	Left side - Child lying on their back	#1 Male
1:19～1:26	Right side - child lying face down	#2 - Female
1:27～1:35	The child on the left	#1 Male
1:27～1:35	The child on the right	#2 - Female
1:36～1:48	The child on the right	#1 Male
1:36～1:48	The child on the left	#2 - Female
1:49～2:19	The child on the right	#1 Male
1:49～2:19	The child on the left	#2 - Female