Hong Kong’s Ocean Park celebrated a historic moment as the city’s first locally born giant panda cubs made their public debut on Sunday. Born to Ying Ying and Le Le—pandas gifted to Hong Kong by the Chinese mainland in 2007—the twins, nicknamed \"Elder Sister\" and \"Little Brother,\" turned six months old just a day before their grand introduction.
The playful pair captivated visitors with their fluffy charm, marking a milestone in Hong Kong’s conservation efforts. A naming campaign is now open to residents worldwide, with winning names to be announced by mid-2024. Meanwhile, the cubs’ parents and two additional pandas, An An and Ke Ke—arriving last year—solidify Hong Kong’s status as home to the largest captive panda population outside the Chinese mainland.
Ocean Park officials highlighted the achievement as a \"testament to cross-border collaboration in wildlife preservation,\" underscoring the global significance of protecting endangered species. The cubs’ growth will be closely monitored, offering a unique opportunity for research and public education on biodiversity.
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