Here’s Looking at You, Cub: San Diego Zoo Panda’s Eyes, Ears are Open
2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 9-week-old panda cub at the San Diego Zoo was more alert during his exam this week. The cub’s eyes are completely open now and his sight continues to improve, allowing him to be more aware of his surroundings.
The cub was calm for most of the exam, giving veterinarians and keepers time to assess his health and take measurements. He weighed 6.6 pounds (2.99 kilograms) on Thursday morning. His chest girth is 13.7 inches (35 centimeters) and his abdomen measures 15.5 inches (39.5 centimeters) around. His growth is on track with other giant pandas born at the San Diego Zoo.
Toward the end of the exam, the cub started showing his ability to vocalize, which is another important milestone in panda development. As he became more audible, the Giant Panda Team concluded the exam quickly, returning him to his mother’s care so as not to cause stress to either bear.
The giant panda cub and his mother, Bai Yun, can be viewed on PandaCam www.sandiegozoo.org/pandacam 24 hours a day.
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