"I've Grown This Much" Rapidly Growing Baby Panda 'Fubao' Also Successfully Rolls Over

Everland Names Korea's First Baby Panda 'Pubao'
Eyes Open and Weight Increases 10 Times... Surpasses '100 Days Old'
Weight Grows About 30 Times and Body Length About 3.6 Times in 100 Days

Baby panda 'Pubao,' born through the first natural breeding in Korea at Everland last July Photo by Everland Blog

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] On the 4th, the name of the baby panda born through the first natural breeding in Korea at Everland last July was decided as 'Pubao (福寶)'. Pubao has now passed 100 days since birth.

Growing healthily with the help of the caretaker and its mother panda 'Aibao', Pubao is showing cute behaviors such as sitting and rocking its body back and forth because it cannot support the weight of its head, according to the caretaker, gaining popularity in online communities.

The photo of 'PubaO' was taken at 50 days old. Photo by Everland Blog

The name Pubao, meaning 'treasure that brings happiness,' was chosen as the final name by 50,000 customers who participated in online and offline voting through Everland's homepage, Facebook, and Panda World site. Before the name was decided, Pubao was affectionately called 'Panda Princess' or 'Panrini (Panda + child)'.

Born on July 20th to Korea's only giant panda couple, Lubao (male, 8 years old) and Aibao (female, 7 years old), Pubao celebrated its 100th day of life on the 28th of last month.

Baby panda 'Pubao' next to mother panda 'Aibao'. Photo by Everland Blog

At birth, Pubao weighed only 197g and measured 16.5 cm in length, about 1/600th of the mother's body weight, but after 100 days, it has grown approximately 30 times in weight to 5.8 kg and 3.6 times in length to 58.5 cm.

Currently, Pubao is growing daily under the care of its mother. On Pubao's 100th day, Everland posted on their blog, "Our panda princess has been practicing sitting up on her own lately and has succeeded in sitting up," along with photos.

The photos show Pubao resting next to its mother, Aibao. Its curled-up posture looks like a round ball. The blog explained, "(Pubao) succeeded in sitting up but cannot support the weight of her head and nods forward."

The baby panda 'Pubao' next to mother panda 'Aibao' is swaying side to side, unable to support the weight of its head. Photo by Everland Blog

Everland explained, "Since the baby weighs quite a bit, now when the mother holds the baby, it feels like she is saying 'Yeongcha~' while holding it." They also reported that Pubao's health condition is good. Everland said, "The brave and lively baby panda is eating very well without any teething issues and sleeps soundly."

Animal keeper Kang Cheol-won is lifting 'Poohbao' high and waving his hand. Poohbao, held by the keeper, is also posing as if greeting. Photo by Everland Blog

Everland Zoo plans to consider a public unveiling within this year after Pubao grows enough to walk independently and goes through the process of adapting to the external environment.

Meanwhile, caretaker Kang Cheol-won said, "I am truly grateful to both Pubao, who has grown healthily over the past 100 days, and Aibao, who raised her well," and added, "The baby panda will continue to grow healthily, so we ask for your continued interest and support."

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