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3 days ago
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2 Rare Red Pandas Born at Montana Zoo — Here's When the Public Will Be Able to See Them
The zoo said public viewing of the cubs may begin once they reach 3 months of ageNEED TO KNOW Two red pandas were born at ZooMontana on June 25, the Billings-based zoo recently announced at its annual fundraiser on Aug. 1 The cubs, now 6 weeks old, are opening their eyes and developing their signature red and black coats The zoo said public viewing of the cubs may begin once they reach 3 months of ageZooMontana has double the reasons to celebrate! The Billings-based zoo welcomed two new red pandas on June 25. The establishment announced the exciting news at its annual fundraiser on Aug. 1. "If you're wondering what you missed at last night's A Wild Affair, we'd tell you it was just your typical night ... but we'd be lying," the zoo wrote on Instagram. "Last night we made what might be our biggest announcement in a while — Pabu and Pavitra have welcomed their very first cubs!" The zoo went on to share that the two cubs, now 6 weeks old, are developing their signature red and black coats and opening their eyes. Red pandas are born completely blind and use a high-pitched whistle sound to communicate with their mother until their sight develops. "The cubs will remain in their den until Pavitra feels comfortable allowing them to explore — likely around three months of age. Public viewing may begin at that time, but we will continue to share updates as they grow," the zoo added. The Instagram post featured photos of each of the tiny cubs being held by a zoo worker, along with a snapshot of the proud parents. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the zoo's website, 5-year-old Pabu was born at the Oregon Zoo in June 2020 and later moved to ZooMontana with his mother, Mei Mei, in March 2021. He is popular with visitors and has been given the nicknames 'The Prince of Pounce' and 'Prince of Rascality." Two-year-old Pavitra was born at the San Diego Zoo in June 2023, and brought to ZooMontana as a partner for Pabu in 2024. The zoo said she is known for her "strong personality" and penchant for climbing. ZooMontana was home to another red panda, a male named Duli. However, the animal sadly had to be euthanized, just days after his 14th birthday last month "due to age-related complications and quality of life concerns, the zoo announced on Instagram on July 15. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), red pandas are an endangered species, with fewer than 10,000 remaining in the wild. Their population continues to be under threat from poachers and deforestation. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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2 Rare Red Pandas Born at Montana Zoo — Here's When the Public Will Be Able to See Them
The zoo said public viewing of the cubs may begin once they reach 3 months of ageNEED TO KNOW Two red pandas were born at ZooMontana on June 25, the Billings-based zoo recently announced at its annual fundraiser on Aug. 1 The cubs, now 6 weeks old, are opening their eyes and developing their signature red and black coats The zoo said public viewing of the cubs may begin once they reach 3 months of ageZooMontana has double the reasons to celebrate! The Billings-based zoo welcomed two new red pandas on June 25. The establishment announced the exciting news at its annual fundraiser on Aug. 1. "If you're wondering what you missed at last night's A Wild Affair, we'd tell you it was just your typical night ... but we'd be lying," the zoo wrote on Instagram. "Last night we made what might be our biggest announcement in a while — Pabu and Pavitra have welcomed their very first cubs!" The zoo went on to share that the two cubs, now 6 weeks old, are developing their signature red and black coats and opening their eyes. Red pandas are born completely blind and use a high-pitched whistle sound to communicate with their mother until their sight develops. "The cubs will remain in their den until Pavitra feels comfortable allowing them to explore — likely around three months of age. Public viewing may begin at that time, but we will continue to share updates as they grow," the zoo added. The Instagram post featured photos of each of the tiny cubs being held by a zoo worker, along with a snapshot of the proud parents. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the zoo's website, 5-year-old Pabu was born at the Oregon Zoo in June 2020 and later moved to ZooMontana with his mother, Mei Mei, in March 2021. He is popular with visitors and has been given the nicknames 'The Prince of Pounce' and 'Prince of Rascality." Two-year-old Pavitra was born at the San Diego Zoo in June 2023, and brought to ZooMontana as a partner for Pabu in 2024. The zoo said she is known for her "strong personality" and penchant for climbing. ZooMontana was home to another red panda, a male named Duli. However, the animal sadly had to be euthanized, just days after his 14th birthday last month "due to age-related complications and quality of life concerns, the zoo announced on Instagram on July 15. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), red pandas are an endangered species, with fewer than 10,000 remaining in the wild. Their population continues to be under threat from poachers and deforestation. Read the original article on People
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Maryland Zoo breaks ground on new red panda habitat
The Maryland Zoo broke ground Thursday on a project that will bring new animals to the oldest part of the property. The first of several new habitats will house red pandas. The project is expected to be completed in 2026, according to zookeepers. "Maryland Zoo celebrates its 150th anniversary next year, and you don't get to be as venerable as we are without constant reinvention," said Maryland Zoo President and CEO Kirby Fowler. "When complete in 2026, the red panda habitat will bring dynamic, charismatic animals right to the front of our zoo." Red panda habitat at Maryland Zoo The new red panda habitat will be located between the round cafe and the round stand in the Main Valley section of the zoo. The Maryland Zoo will break ground Thursday on a project that will bring new animals to the oldest part of the property. The Maryland Zoo The area recently housed a snowy owl, but it was designed to support breeding red pandas. According to zookeepers, red pandas are technically not part of either the panda or bear family, but they are fun and engaging animals. The new habitat will highlight conservation efforts to connect the forested highlands between Nepal and India through reforestation. Maryland Zoo renovations The Main Valley section of the zoo is the oldest on the property. It's where the zoo initially housed exotic animals when it first opened in 1876. Since then, the zoo has expanded and renovated other parts of the property. In 2022, zoo leaders established a 10-year plan to renovate Main Valley. The plan includes new state-of-the-art habitats to house red pandas and gibbons. The habitats will prioritize the welfare of the animals. The zoo has also renovated its historic Crane Barn and brought birds back to the front of the zoo. "This is the first of many zoo improvements that started with our new parking lot last year and will continue with a gibbon habitat, a flyway for our eagle and snowy owl, and upgrades to our rental facilities and guest amenities," Fowler said. Maryland Zoo welcomes new life The Maryland Zoo welcomed new life recently, with the births of a baby blue duiker, a baby lemur and the surprising addition of a female giraffe calf. The baby blue duiker, a type of small antelope, was born in April to mother Flower and father Kuruka. A one-and-a-half-pound baby blue duiker was born at the Maryland Zoo, staff announced in April 2025. The Maryland Zoo The animals stay relatively small, at about seven to 20 pounds, and they live up to 10 years. The baby lemur born in late April was the first birth of the endangered species since they returned to the zoo in 2023. On April 24, zookeepers announced the arrival of a baby lemur to the zoo, saying it was the first birth since the endangered species returned in 2023. The Maryland Zoo The arrival of a baby giraffe in March left zookeepers surprised. She arrived shortly after the zoo welcomed a 4-year-old female giraffe, who they didn't know was pregnant at the time.
