Giant Panda Has Yet to Deliver Second Twin
Giant panda Bai Yun had not given birth to a second cub at the San Diego Zoo as of Wednesday afternoon, more than 24 hours after successfully delivering the cub’s twin, zoo officials said.
Giant pandas pregnant with twins usually deliver the second cub within 12 hours of giving birth to the first. Zoo officials acknowledged that it is unlikely that Bai Yun will deliver a healthy second cub.
“That doesn’t mean we’re not hopeful,” zoo spokesman Paul Garcia said. “Bai Yun has surprised us many times before.”
Employees are monitoring the panda, who is still in labor and is caring for the healthy cub. There are no plans to intervene.
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