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Panda Love!

KingstonsMom — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:50:46 GMT

Adorable images show three panda cubs making their debut at Chongqing Zoo in southwest China.

Twins Yu Bao and Yu Bei along with Liang Yue, met the public for the first time at their naming ceremony on March 18, the People's Daily reported.

The three cubs, all less than a year old, appeared to be very attached to their keepers with one caught on camera clinging on tightly to a keeper's leg.

Both 'Yu Bao' and 'Yu Bei' means treasures in Chinese, while 'Liang Yue' means moon and gentleness.

The twins were born on July 11 last year. Liang Yue, a female panda cub born on September 19, is two months younger than them.

They are now kept at Chongqing zoo which is home to 15 giant pandas.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:55:28 GMT

Well my heart just melted @KingstonsMom That last one was my fav. Thanks for the smile today!

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:57:38 GMT

@beckyb1012

My heart melted too, especially with the last pic! I want a panda to cling to my leg like that, LOL!

It shows how attached they get to their keepers!

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CareBears — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:17:51 GMT

Be still my heart, I used to collect Panda objects when I was younger (candle, jewelry, pictures) so whenever I see Panda Bears my heart just melts (there really is no other word to use), thanks for making my day!

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meallen616 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:43:31 GMT

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sophiesofers — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:59:07 GMT

I love pandas. How cute are these 3 little cubs. The one hugging the keepers leg is so adorable. I would love to be able to cuddle a panda bear.

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Pandalady — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:08:37 GMT

@KingstonsMom Awww....I just love it so much! I want to add to the "panda love" with this photo of Ya Lun and Xi Lun, the Zoo Atlanta twins:

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:23:20 GMT

@Pandalady

I posted this with you in mind! I know you love your pandas!

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Pandalady — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:25:28 GMT

@KingstonsMom Thank you for thinking of me, friend! Absolutely loved the panda wrapped around the leg!

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PurpleBunny — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:02:17 GMT

God's perfect creatures. Nothing more gorgeous than a panda. I had always hoped that some day, I could pet one. 🐼

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PurpleBunny — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:02:54 GMT

@CareBears wrote:
Be still my heart, I used to collect Panda objects when I was younger (candle, jewelry, pictures) so whenever I see Panda Bears my heart just melts (there really is no other word to use), thanks for making my day!

Me too. Still do.

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patbz — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:44:00 GMT

I was at that Chinese zoo on March 14. Its a wonderful preserve so I'm sure the three new additions will be very happy. Over the last 17 years the Chinese have increased the world panda population from 900 to 3000.

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jubilant — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:54:25 GMT

This isn't exactly on topic but I just had the thought of naming a black and white cat or dog, Pandy. I knew a lady with that name many years ago.

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NickNack — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:22:12 GMT

Those are adorable pictures! I go to Zoo Atlanta's website every day to watch the Panda Cam with the twins and their mom Lun Lun. I love watching them.

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Spurt — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:32:33 GMT

So sweet......

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Pandalady — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:44:44 GMT

@NickNack They are so cute, aren't they. I just read today where they are starting to "cub proof" one of the outddor habitats. It will be the one closest to the dayrooms so the cubs can go back in if they wish. Will be fun to watch them outdoors, too!

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NickNack — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:17:40 GMT

@Pandalady wrote:
@NickNack They are so cute, aren't they. I just read today where they are starting to "cub proof" one of the outddor habitats. It will be the one closest to the dayrooms so the cubs can go back in if they wish. Will be fun to watch them outdoors, too!

@Pandalady I read that, too. I'm excited about seeing them outside. I always look forward to the twice weekly updates from the keepers.

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addymarie — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 15:10:33 GMT

@patbz wrote:
I was at that Chinese zoo on March 14. Its a wonderful preserve so I'm sure the three new additions will be very happy. Over the last 17 years the Chinese have increased the world panda population from 900 to 3000.

Wonderful you saw their zoo @patbz!

Beautiful thread @KingstonsMom!

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Witchy Woman — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 16:03:49 GMT

What is about them that captures our hearts? I adore them and seeing the baby cubs brings tears to my eyes. Fascinating that they know "hugging."

The National Zoo's Bao Bao was recently sent to China and I could not watch the plane take off without crying.

I've always wanted to believe that they would be gentle creatures, even full grown. But, I'm not sure I'd have enough nerve to hug a big one!

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:43:10 GMT

@Pandalady wrote:
@KingstonsMom Thank you for thinking of me, friend! Absolutely loved the panda wrapped around the leg!

@Pandalady and other Panda lovers!

More Panda Love from the Atlanta Zoo!

Cute video of them venturing out of their enclosure for the frist time!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4358336/Seven-month-old-giant-pandas-outside-time.html