Gangtok, Aug. 1 -- The Himalayan Zoological Park in Bulbuley, Gangtok, has welcomed two red panda cubs into the world.
Born on June 15, 2025, to red panda parents Lucky (II) and Mirak, this pair of cubs brings new hope to the endangered species and the ongoing Red Panda Conservation Breeding Program of the park.
This birth is not just a joyful moment, but a deeply significant one. For the last seven years, the park had seen no successful births of red pandas. The main reason was the deadly outbreaks of Canine Distemper, a virus that had nearly wiped out the park's captive red panda population. Overcoming such a setback has not been easy, and the birth of these cubs is a sign that the dedicated efforts of the park staff are finally bearin...