ジャイアントパンダの近況［108］

ジャイアントパンダの近況［108］
　└─2024/01/25

We would like to inform you of the following regarding Giant Panda "Ri Ri" and "Shin Shin," and their two cubs "Xiao Xiao" and "Lei Lei," who were born on June 23, 2021.

Changes to Giant Panda Exhibit Location

From January 26th to late March, Ueno Zoo will be changing the enclosures of "Ri Ri," "Shin Shin," "Xiao Xiao," and "Lei Lei" due to renovation work on the "Panda Forest "West Garden. Depending on the progress of the construction, Shin Shin may be temporarily on display, but as a general rule, she will not be open to the public. (For details) Here (Please see below.)

Lili's current situation

There have been no major changes in RiRi's health.

Since November 28, 2023, we have continued to monitor his blood pressure regularly and administer medication, while also making adjustments to the dosage and taking other measures to improve his hypertension. To ensure stable blood pressure measurements, we have trimmed some of the hair on his left arm, but Leelee does not seem to mind.

We primarily feed them bamboo such as Moso bamboo, Shino bamboo, and Madake bamboo, and supplement their diet with panda dumplings, carrots, and apples as needed. There have been no particular changes in their foraging or behavior, and they are doing well.

As of January 15, 2024, Leelee's weight was measured at 133.3 kg.

Lily
(Date of photo: January 22, 2024)

Shinshin's current situation

There have been no major changes in Shinshin's health.

Since September 20, 2023, we have continued to monitor her blood pressure regularly and administer medication, while also making adjustments to the dosage and taking other measures to improve her hypertension. To ensure stable blood pressure measurements, we have trimmed some of the hair on her left arm, but Shinshin does not seem to mind. In the future, we may trim some of her body hair for ultrasound examinations and other procedures.

We are mainly feeding them bamboo such as Moso bamboo, Shino bamboo, and Madake bamboo, and supplementing their diet with panda dumplings, carrots, and apples as needed. Their foraging has increased, and there are no particular abnormalities in their behavior; they are in good condition.

As of January 15, 2024, Shinshin's weight was measured at 118.8 kg.

Shinshin
(Date of photo: January 22, 2024)

Updates on Xiaoxiao and Leilei

Both animals are in good health and feeding condition.

They are fed mainly bamboo such as moso bamboo, shinotake bamboo, and Madake bamboo, with side dishes such as panda dumplings, carrots, and apples given as needed.

Xiao Xiao began Eurasian Moorhen training (*) on July 16, 2023, and Lei Lei began on July 21, 2023. Through repeated training, it will become possible to safely handle the pandas' bodies and perform health management such as blood sampling with minimal stress. Currently, both Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei are continuing with training to keep their mouths open (mouth open).

We've marked Xiao Xiao's back to allow us to review video footage of her nighttime activities and to clearly identify her in surveillance camera footage. She doesn't seem to mind the mark.

(*) Eurasian Moorhen training
Training animals to exhibit spontaneous behavior is aimed at ensuring their healthy living and safe working conditions for humans.

Physical examination and measurements
　Xiao Xiao
Health condition: Good
Gender: Male
Weight: 124g (Measurement date: June 23, 2021, 0 days old)
65.1kg (Measurement date: December 15, 2023, 905 days old)
66.0 kg (Measurement date: January 15, 2024, 936 days old)
　Ray Ray
Health condition: Good
Gender: Female
Weight: 146g (measured on June 24, 2021, 1 day old)
68.9kg (Measurement date: December 15, 2023, 905 days old)
72.1kg (Measurement date: January 15, 2024, 936 days old)

Left: Lei Lei, Right: Xiaoxiao
(Date of photo: January 22, 2024)


Xiaoxiao (943 days old) (Date of photo: January 22, 2024)	Lei Lei (943 days old) (Date of photo: January 22, 2024)

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


0:03〜1:16	Please use the green mark on her back to identify Xiaoxiao.
1:17〜1:25	Xiao Xiao
1:26〜1:33	Left: Lei Lei, Right: Xiaoxiao
1:34〜1:45	Xiao Xiao
1:46〜2:50	Left: Lei Lei, Right: Xiaoxiao

*The next update on the Giant Panda is scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024.

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