Overview

• At four weeks old, the cubs underwent parasite screening, deworming and microchipping.
• Weighing 540 and 537 grams, the male and female pair appeared healthy, active and playful.
• Zookeepers kept the cubs in cooled rooms and used cooling packs to minimize heat stress during the exam.
• The health data and identified sexes will guide their ongoing care and future breeding within conservation initiatives.
• Native to the Himalaya, red pandas face severe threats in the wild, prompting global breeding efforts to preserve the species.