JAKARTA: Indonesia has welcomed the arrival of the first giant panda born in the country, marking a significant milestone after years of efforts to breed the vulnerable species.
The cub was born on Nov 27 at the Taman Safari Indonesia wildlife park in Bogor, West Java, to giant panda pair Cai Tao and Hu Chun.
Both pandas arrived in the park in 2017 under a 10-year joint research programme and as a symbol of the friendship between Indonesia and China.
Taman Safari Indonesia’s Corporate Communication Manager Trully Erlynda said the birth is the culmination of a decade-long international collaboration.
“We welcome the panda cub’s birth with gratitude and joy.
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