Giant panda gives birth to ‘rare’ twin cubs (BBC)

A giant panda has given birth to a pair of twin cubs at a zoo in Belgium.

Pairi Daiza zoo announced the arrival of the “extremely rare” cubs, a male and a female, on Friday.

The next few days for the cubs will be crucial, Pairi Daiza said. The animals and the mother, Hao Hao, will be monitored by staff to ensure that she cares for the cubs properly.

Eric Domb, president and founder of Pairi Daiza, said in a statement: “The double birth is wonderful news for this extraordinary species that is still threatened today. Read more