In an encouraging development for global panda conservation efforts, giant panda Suzan gave birth to a healthy cub on July 5, 2025, at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda's (CCRCGP) Ya'an Base.
The newborn cub, weighing 204 grams at birth, is in robust health, with both mother and cub currently in stable condition.
Recent videos released by the center captured tender moments between Suzan and her newborn. In one clip, a caretaker conducted routine health checks, meticulously weighing the cub and carefully wiping its eyes with a soft cloth.
"Now, looking at its eyes, we can see that its left eye is fully open, while the right eye is half-open," said the caretaker.
In another video, the panda mother is seen caressing the cub with her paws.
The CCRCGP is a world-leading institution dedicated to the breeding and conservation of one of China's national treasures, the Giant panda. The center has also established a global platform for promoting international cooperation and exchanges involving 18 zoos from 16 countries and regions, 39 domestic animal breeding institutions, and over 10 scientific research institutes.
Giant panda mother welcomes healthy cub at Ya'an base
