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Giant panda at zoo in Tokyo gives birth to a cub

By Yubi13 June 2017

A giant panda at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, named Shin Shin, gave birth to a cub on Monday. The birth of a panda cub at Ueno Zoo is the first in 5 years.

The zoo observed copulations between Shin Shin and a male panda Ri Ri in late February.

Zoo officials had been preparing for Shin Shin's potential delivery since last month, when she started showing signs of pregnancy.

Discussion

Yubi #13056

This is the most widely followed news in Japan over the last few days :o).

banzaitokyo #13057

Appare Shin Shin!

Tanuki #13058

The first couple of weeks are crucial; the previous cub could not make it. I wish this one does, and we have another panda to see!