Baby Panda at Everland Shows 'Explosive Growth,' Quadruples Weight in Three Weeks

A baby giant panda born at South Korea's Everland on June 3 is experiencing a growth spurt, quadrupling its birth weight in just three weeks. The cub, welcomed at Everland's Panda World, now weighs 670 grams, a significant increase from its initial 171 grams.

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It's already quite panda-like, isn't it?

"It's already quite panda-like, isn't it?" Everland posted on its official social media, sharing photos of the healthy cub. The characteristic black markings, typically seen on pandas, are now visible around the cub's eyes, ears, shoulders, arms, and legs.

This new arrival is the younger sister to Fu Bao, the first panda born in Korea, and twin pandas Rui Bao and Hui Bao. The birth offers a moment of happiness, especially as concerns have been raised about the possible early return of Rui Bao and Hui Bao to China.

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It's growing explosively, reaching 670g in just three weeks after birth.

Under international agreements, pandas born abroad must be sent to China for breeding before they turn four. Fu Bao was relocated in April, and the twins, born in July 2023, are expected to return to China's Sichuan province as early as next year, potentially before reaching the age of four. Kang Cheol-won, a zookeeper known as 'Fu Bao's Grandpa,' mentioned that preparations for the twins' departure might begin this winter, citing potential hormonal changes in the spring that could affect their behavior.

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We are thinking of preparing for their move around this winter to send Rui Bao and Hui Bao without difficulty.