World’s only surviving giant panda triplets turn 100 days old

November 05, 2014 07:01 pm | Updated 07:01 pm IST - BEIJING

Visitors take photos of the panda triplet cubs in the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, China.

Visitors take photos of the panda triplet cubs in the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, China.

The world’s only surviving giant panda triplets were doing well as they turned 100 days old on Wednesday.

Each weighs more than 5 kilograms, up from just over 100 grams at birth. They started teething at around 80 days old and have two small teeth each.

The cubs were born on July 29 within four hours, the female cub first and then her brothers.

Physical exams show the cubs’ health to be ideal, said Dong Guixin, general manager of Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong province.

Starting Wednesday, the cubs will be displayed to visitors for limited times.

The cubs are also taking turns living with their mother for five-day cycles.

According to the park, four births of panda triplets have been recorded, but in each of the previous instances, at least one died due to physical defects or being underweight.

The cubs haven’t been named, but the park is seeking suggestions from the public.

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