Ying Ying Becomes Oldest Panda First-Time-Mum By Giving Birth To Twins

Ying Ying, a panda from the Ocean Park attraction in Hong Kong has become the oldest panda to become a mum for the first time after giving birth to twins a day before she turned 19.
Ying Ying, Hong Kong's cherished giant panda, gave birth to a female and a male cub on Thursday 15 August 2024.

Paulo Pong, Chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, said: "This birth is a true rarity, especially considering Ying Ying is the oldest giant panda on record to have successfully given birth for the first time. "

Giant pandas are famously difficult to breed, particularly as they age. Despite these challenges, Ying Ying's determination and the expert care provided by the Ocean Park team have led to the arrival of the twin cubs.


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