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A giant panda has given birth to twins, the first pair of the endangered species born in the world this year, according to a wildlife centre in south-west China.A giant panda has given birth to twins, the first pair of the endangered species born in the world this year, according to a wildlife centre in south-west China.
The China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province said a panda named Haizi gave birth to two cubs 10 minutes apart on Saturday.The China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province said a panda named Haizi gave birth to two cubs 10 minutes apart on Saturday.
Staff said one cub was female and weighed 79.2g (2.79oz). Haizi had yet to release the other cub from her embrace.Staff said one cub was female and weighed 79.2g (2.79oz). Haizi had yet to release the other cub from her embrace.
Giant pandas have difficulty breeding, with females fertile for only two or three days a year. Pandas number about 1,600 in the wild, where they are critically endangered due to poaching and development. More than 300 live in captivity, mostly in China's breeding programmes.Giant pandas have difficulty breeding, with females fertile for only two or three days a year. Pandas number about 1,600 in the wild, where they are critically endangered due to poaching and development. More than 300 live in captivity, mostly in China's breeding programmes.
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