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Berlin Zoo releaes footage of newborn giant panda twins and says the cubs and mother are doing well | AP News

Berlin Zoo releaes footage of newborn giant panda twins and says the cubs and mother are doing well | AP News

Germany’s newest panda twins are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. Born Thursday to mother Meng Meng, 11, the zoo said Tuesday that it’s cautiously optimistic during this critical period — panda cub mortality is at its highest within the first two weeks of birth and through the first month because they don’t yet have a functioning immune system.

Germany’s newest panda twins are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. Born Thursday to mother Meng Meng, 11, the zoo said Tuesday that it’s cautiously optimistic during this critical period — panda cub mortality is at its highest within the first two weeks of birth and through the first month because they don’t yet have a functioning immune system.