This giant panda cub was born on June 3. (Samsung C&T)

By Jeong Euiseok
Video = Everland's official YouTube account

Another giant panda has been born at the theme park and zoo Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province.

Everland on June 10 said the female cub was born on June 3 to mother Ai Bao, 12, and father Le Bao, 13.

The birth was the third natural birth of a giant panda, following the first that produced Fu Bao in 2020 and twins Rui Bao and Hui Bao in 2023. The family now has four children.

At 10:53 on June 3 after just two hours of labor, Ai Bao gave birth to the healthy cub weighing 171 g.

The newborn's weight compares favorably with those of her older siblings at birth. Fu Bao weighed 197 g, Rui Bao 180 g and Hui Bao 140 g when they were born.

Mother Ai Bao was also reported to be in good health and receiving around-the-clock care from zookeepers and veterinarians.

Natural breeding by giant pandas is considered difficult because a female is fertile for just one to three days each year during the spring breeding season.

Everland said it will closely monitor the latest cub's adaptation to its environment before deciding when the public can see her.

The park will share updates on the cub's growth and the daily life of her family through its official social media, one being Everland's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@withEverland/videos).

Long-time Everland zookeeper Kang Cher-won said, "We will provide care with the utmost devotion to ensure a healthy panda family that brings warm comfort and happiness to the public."