Meng Meng Gives Birth to Twin Panda Cubs

Berlin Zoo has announced the birth of twin giant panda cubs, Meng Meng's second set, born on Thursday and reported to be in good health. The cubs were delivered just 11 days after ultrasounds confirmed Meng Meng's pregnancy, and their sexes remain undetermined. Weighing 169 grams and 136 grams, the cubs are born deaf, blind, and pink, with their iconic black-and-white markings developing later. Meng Meng, who arrived at the zoo in 2017 with her mate Jiao Qing, previously gave birth to twins in 2019, which were later sent to China as part of 'panda diplomacy.' The zoo is taking measures to support Meng Meng in raising the twins, as giant pandas typically only raise one cub from a twin birth. With around 1,800 pandas in the wild and breeding challenges, these births are particularly significant.