Ocean Park in Hong Kong has announced the joyous birth of twin giant pandas, marking a significant conservation milestone for the city. The female panda, Ying Ying, gave birth to a male and a female cub at 2:05 AM and 3:27 AM respectively on this auspicious day, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Photo: Ocean Park.
Ying Ying and her mate, Le Le, were gifted to Hong Kong by the central government in 2007 and have become beloved figures in the city. Their successful natural mating in March and the subsequent birth of the twins are seen as a triumph in wildlife conservation efforts, particularly given the challenges associated with breeding pandas.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee expressed profound gratitude towards the central government for the gift and highlighted the importance of the strong relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China. "The birth of these panda twins not only brings joy; it also symbolizes the robust support and connection between the mainland and our city," Lee stated.
The health and well-being of the newborn pandas during these initial weeks are of utmost importance. A dedicated team from Ocean Park and experts from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda are providing round-the-clock care to ensure the cubs' survival and healthy development. This success is particularly noteworthy as Ying Ying is now the oldest recorded giant panda to give birth to twins, a rare conservation achievement.
The birth of the panda twins is a testament to the ongoing efforts of Hong Kong and mainland China in wildlife conservation, and it is sure to bring immense joy and pride to the people of Hong Kong.
香港慶祝大熊貓雙胞胎誕生於海洋公園
香港，2024年8月15日 - 香港海洋公園宣佈了大熊貓雙胞胎的誕生,為這個城市帶來了重大的保育里程碑。母熊貓Ying Ying在這個吉祥的日子分別於凌晨2時05分和3時27分生下一male和one female的寶寶,正巧與中華人民共和國成立75周年同日。
Ying Ying和她的伴侶Le Le是中央政府於2007年贈送給香港,他們已經成為這個城市深受愛戴的形象。他們在3月成功自然交配,隨後Ying Ying生下雙胞胎,這被視為野生動物保育努力的勝利,特別是面對育熊貓的挑戰。
香港行政長官李家超對中央政府的贈送表示由衷感謝,並強調了香港與內地之間牢固關係的重要性。「這對熊貓雙胞胎的誕生不僅帶來歡樂,也象徵著內地與我們城市之間密切聯繫的強大支持。」李先生說。
初期寶寶的健康和福祉至關重要。來自海洋公園的專責團隊以及來自中國大熊貓保護研究中心的專家正在提供全天候護理,確保寶寶的存活和健康發展。這個成功尤其值得注意,因為Ying Ying現在是已知最年長的生育雙胞胎大熊貓,這是一個罕見的保育成就。
大熊貓雙胞胎的誕生證明了香港和內地在野生動物保護方面的不懈努力,必定會為香港人民帶來無窮的喜悅和自豪。
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