This will make you fall for pandas all over again 🐼
In 2003, scientists from Zoo Atlanta, Chengdu, and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding published a study that described trends in the behavior of giant panda cubs. Among other findings, this study confirmed that falling was a normal and expected part of the play of the giant panda cubs being reared by their mother. The researchers suggested that the natural play experiences of growing cubs with their mothers and siblings may significantly contribute to the panda cubs’ development into reproductively successful adults.
In celebration of our giant panda cubs second birthday on October 13, we at the Toronto Zoo wanted to show you just how promising the development of Canada’s first giant panda cubs has been over the last 24 months. Don’t forget to see them before they leave for Calgary Zoo in March 2018 🐼 #TOPandaCubs
Reference: R.J. Snyder et al., 2003.
Behavioral and developmental consequences of early rearing experience for captive giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca).
Journal of Comparative Psychology. 117 (3): 235-245.
Music: The Barber of Seville- Overture. Performed by Davis High School Symphony Orchestra. https://musopen.org/music/794/gioachi...
Video Source: Toronto Zoo.
Produced By: Gabe Magnus, Toronto Zoo , Giant Panda Behaviourist.
Study information provided by: Chengdu Zoo
