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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) \u2014 A zoo on Java island released photos of Indonesia\u2019s first locally-born giant panda cub, and said the male cub was showing signs of being in good health.<\/p>\n
The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama \u2014 nicknamed Rio \u2014 on November 27 at the zoo\u2019s facility in Cisarua, West Java province. <\/p>\n
The name symbolizes the hope, resilience, and shared commitment of Indonesia and China in protecting endangered species, Taman Safari Indonesia said in a statement Sunday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis birth is the result of a long-term international cooperation program that has been ongoing for a decade, since the arrival of giant pandas Hu Chun and Cai Tao to Indonesia in 2017 as part of a 10-year conservation partnership with China,\u201d said the statement.<\/p>\n
Rio is in stable condition and under 24-hour monitoring by zoo\u2019s team, showing healthy early signs such as strong vocalization, effective nursing and steady weight gain. Over the next one to two months, he is expected to develop better temperature control, fur growth, open his eyes and begin early motor movements, the zoo said. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt this early stage, the baby panda is not yet accessible to the public. Taman Safari Indonesia will continue to prioritize the health and welfare of the mother and her baby, and invites the public to join in praying for the baby panda\u2019s development so that it remains healthy and safe in the early stages of its life,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the baby panda\u2019s name Thursday and showed his photo when he met Wang Huning, a top Chinese political advisor and leading ideologist.<\/p>\n
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