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Most of us know that pandas’ legendary laziness is a whole mood. Sometimes, just looking at them makes us want to take a break, although we haven’t done anything since the morning.
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Well, they’re just as slow when it comes to mating. So when a baby panda is born, it almost always calls for a celebration… and an article!
22-year-old panda, Mei Xiang gave birth at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. The staff were all gladly surprised, considering her age and the fact that she’d had several failed pregnancies in the past.
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While Mei Xiang and the father of the new cub, Tian Tian have already parented three other cubs, the Zoo's director, Steve Monfort said that they just wanted to give her one more opportunity to contribute to their species survival.
Although they’re no longer considered endangered, they’re still a vulnerable species (given their laziness). The National Zoo celebrated the little champion’s arrival on Twitter with some photos!
🐼❤️ Three cheers for giant panda Mei Xiang! She graced us with a glimpse of her wonderful, wiggly cub. It was born 6:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Watch along with us via the Panda Cam! 👀🎥 TUNE IN: https://t.co/99lBTV2w92. #PandaStory #PandaCubdates pic.twitter.com/4LJ6LKAhCO
— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) August 22, 2020
The adorable baby cub doesn’t have a name yet as of now, but you can keep an eye on their Twitter for updates!
Congratulations Mei Xiang and Tian Tian!
Wasn’t her last baby born on this day too? Would be an amazing coincidence if it was.
— Emma Hurt (@EmmaHurt1976) August 22, 2020
Congratulations to Mei Xiang and of course the National Zoo!!! What a truly wonderful event to happen in these not so wonderful times.
— Melissa Anne (@DestinyDilligaf) August 23, 2020
Congratulations to the National Zoo and proud mama on the successful panda birth. May this little one grow big, strong and healthy & best wishes for a long & happy life.
— Paula S (@pjs0210) August 22, 2020
I think the baby should be named the Chinese word for Miracle, boy or girl. That is how they have described this babe.
— BrightonPWD (@Brighton0509) August 22, 2020
Awww, today's dose of cuteness
— Michele (@Auntmickawicka) August 22, 2020
Suggest a cute name for this cutie!
By: Piravina Ragunathan
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