A zoo on Java island released video and photos of Indonesia’s first locally-born giant panda cub, and said the male cub was showing signs of being in good health. The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama - nicknamed Rio - on November 27 at the zoo’s facility in Cisarua, West Java province. - Photo: AP
JAKARTA (Xinhua): Indonesia has announced the birth of a giant panda cub at Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI)'s conservation facility in Bogor, West Java, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to protect endangered species.
According to a TSI statement on Monday, the cub was born on Nov. 27 to female panda Huchun, one of the two giant pandas sent to Indonesia in 2017 under a 10-year conservation cooperation programme with China.
The TSI said the successful birth reflects the effectiveness of its science-based breeding programme, supported by experts from China.
The cub is in stable condition and is being monitored around the clock. Early development indicators, including healthy vocalisation, effective feeding and steady weight gain, have been observed.
In the coming weeks, the cub is expected to show rapid growth, including fur development, eye opening and early motor skills.
Experts from the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda remain on site to provide technical assistance.
On Dec. 4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially named the newborn Satrio, meaning "warrior" or "hero," expressing hopes for resilience and strong cooperation between Indonesia and China in protecting endangered species.
The TSI said the birth strengthens Indonesia's standing in global conservation efforts and highlights the success of long-term international cooperation.
The panda cub is not yet open to the public, with its health and well-being taking top priority. - Xinhua
